June 16th, 2008

It’s neat that the place has steel beams like a high school gymnasium, but what are we looking at and how is it going to entice a buyer to give you a call? Try and tell a story with your pictures! Not as good as yesterday’s photo though, be sure to check it out.

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-Tim Ayres

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June 15th, 2008

“Bark at the Moon!”

I really should have saved this for a Monday post, as it gets the most views. I guess I’ll link it tomorrow

But seriously, wow, what? The moon is a feature of the place you’re selling?!

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-Tim Ayres

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June 14th, 2008

This REALTOR® has apparently been blinded by the glare of the flash off the shiny stainless appliances, causing him or her to stumble backwards and capture an off-level shot. It’s the only explanation.

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-Tim Ayres

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June 13th, 2008

“Friday The 13th Bad Luck”

All the rest of the shots on this listing were great. This random shot of a couple of chairs on part of a verandah got in there somehow!

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-Tim Ayres

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#100! A milestone in bad MLS® photography!

June 12th, 2008

“I’ve now got the blues.”

I’m not here to judge colour schemes or decorating ideas. I just don’t know exactly what the hell I’m looking at here!

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-Tim Ayres

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June 11th, 2008

Second bad bathroom shot of the week! I should create a whole other category. This one stuck out because I actually had to look a few times at the photo to figure out what was going on. The left hand side of the photo is a shiny wall covering, which threw me off, perceptually. I initially thought the REALTOR® had edited the photo to take out a door or something in the way.

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The Bank of Canada surprised most economists in this country by this morning declaring that they would not change the key overnight rate from its current 3%. This is the rate that is used to lend funds to financial institutions across the nation, who in turn lend funds to consumers. Typically, when it drops, banks will also decrease their rates for adjustable-rate mortgages. When it increases, consumers will see a rise in their rate.

The Bank cited better-than-expected global economic growth, which has offset the lessening demand for Canadian goods in the United States. Record high commodity prices (hello, $130+ oil!) have helped to push the Bank’s forecast for total CPI (consumer price index) inflation to more than 3% for 2008. The Bank’s goal is to maintain core inflation at 2%. They state in their release that the Canadian economy is operating in a state of excess supply (less demand for our goods, most notably from the U.S.), which should balance out inflation to keep it at 2% this year. The Bank foresees steady economic growth over the next 2 years, and will monitor inflation closely to keep it in check.

My interpretation is that we won’t see another rate cut for awhile. If the Bank feels that inflation is being held in check by global economic conditions, then they probably won’t increase the rate in the near future. This is good news for buyers, and home owners with adjustable-rate mortgages. My monthly payments have decreased by over $100 in the last year with these rate cuts.

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-Tim Ayres

June 10th, 2008

“Pot of Gold?”

Regular readers of this blog will know how I feel about tight shots of plumbing fixtures, appliances, or ceiling fans. They don’t belong because they tell the buyer NOTHING about your listing! This is the worst yet – actually including a shiny pot set in the shot? Not only are they very likely not included, but you can’t even see the appliance they’re sitting on!

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-Tim Ayres

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June 9th, 2008

A poorly-composed shot of the bathroom. I can’t stress enough that you need a wide-angle lens to properly shoot small rooms.

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-Tim Ayres

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June 8th, 2008

“‘Cute’ Kitchen”

This straight-on shot of the galley-style kitchen makes it look very small, and the focal point is that blank wall. Some art on the wall to give this shot some life would help, but as a general rule, I think that galley-style kitchens look better when shot at an angle.

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-Tim Ayres

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