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I'm about to post my house on Craigslist, any comments on the accompanying pics? Too many? Does the backyard look too crappy? I can take another (that one was taken last August when the grass had turned brown) but I'm lazy.

Not pictured: 2nd bathroom, basement.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/928/front2dd1.jpg

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2...ontroomzm7.jpg

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/1...ddiningoe5.jpg

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9024/kitchenin2.jpg

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/7678/officece8.jpg

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6007/bathroomki7.jpg

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/5885/bedroomdq6.jpg

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/7397/guestroomhn6.jpg

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/4846/backyardnt8.jpg

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Back yard pic is pretty bad. If you have green grass now take another one. The patchy grass also attracts your eye to the rotting fence.

Does the 2nd to last pic show a diagonal scratch on the ground or is that a weird shadow effect from the blinds?

Also, is it bad to have your dog in the pic? Do you want to highlight the fact that a dog lives in the house - this might turn some people off.

Otherwise the pictures don't really show much at all. I don't know if it is standard but it is hard to get a feeling for any of the rooms from these pics.

Hope these comments help.

Steve

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I'd say definitely dump the last picture because the yard looks like crap. You don't want someone to be turned off right away because of it. Let them come see the place first and be into the actual house before they see a negative like the yard.

I'd also dump the third picture, or take a new one without the dog in it. If people see a dog, that could scare them off right there.

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front shot looks good. backyard looks horrible.

you can only post 4 pics so looks like you know what id suggest eliminating.

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Where do you live?

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anyone else think the first shot looks slanted

i liked the shots with the dog and bedroom.

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Back yard pic is pretty bad. If you have green grass now take another one. The patchy grass also attracts your eye to the rotting fence.

<font color="blue"> The fence isn't rotting!</font>

Does the 2nd to last pic show a diagonal scratch on the ground or is that a weird shadow effect from the blinds?

<font color="blue"> That's a shadow effect</font>

Also, is it bad to have your dog in the pic? Do you want to highlight the fact that a dog lives in the house - this might turn some people off.

<font color="blue"> Hadn't thought of that.

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Otherwise the pictures don't really show much at all. I don't know if it is standard but it is hard to get a feeling for any of the rooms from these pics.

Hope these comments help.

Steve

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I'd dump the picture of your computer. I don't think it adds anything to the impression of the house and seems like something I wouldn't want advertised. I'm probably overreacting, but like I said I don't think you gain anything so might as well ditch it.

I'd also take a new one of the backyard.

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anyone else think the first shot looks slanted


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I totally thought that.

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Where do you live?

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Portland, Oregon

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I'd dump the picture of your computer. I don't think it adds anything to the impression of the house and seems like something I wouldn't want advertised.

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srsly, people will be like "Wow this guy has TWO (2) computer monitors, he must be a huge nerdlinger."

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anyone else think the first shot looks slanted

i liked the shots with the dog and bedroom.

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It is a little slanted. We also live on a slight hill so that could be adding to the effect a bit.

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Take a new picture of the backyard.

The left side of the house looks like it's sinking in the first picture for some reason.

edit -- Also, zomg the pictures of the dog and computer are freaking me out! [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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I'd dump the picture of your computer. I don't think it adds anything to the impression of the house and seems like something I wouldn't want advertised.

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srsly, people will be like "Wow this guy has TWO (2) computer monitors, he must be a huge nerdlinger."

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Seriously, why the hell would anyone care if the guy who lived there before them had two computer monitors?? I think some of you guys are overanalyzing this.

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SC,

I dig your decor.

Nice work!

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How much?

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pics look fine. gl

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Let them come see the place first and be into the actual house before they see a negative like the yard.

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Also FWIW the yard is a huge plus, not a negative. It's big and completely fenced (and the grass is green at the moment).

I'll re-shoot this.

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I'd dump the picture of your computer. I don't think it adds anything to the impression of the house and seems like something I wouldn't want advertised.

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srsly, people will be like "Wow this guy has TWO (2) computer monitors, he must be a huge nerdlinger."

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Seriously, why the hell would anyone care if the guy who lived there before them had two computer monitors?? I think some of you guys are overanalyzing this.

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sarcasm, [censored], do you speak it?

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can you get a better shot of all of your empty bottles so people will think their new landlord has a drinking problem?

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How much?

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Looking to get $1400. $1325 if they let us store stuff in the basement.

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SC,

Can't help but notice that the 2+2 forums are up on the right monitor. Way to represent!

Don't have anything to add that hasn't already been said, except the front of your house looks to me like the front of 90% of the houses in horror movies.

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Also, zomg the pictures of the dog and computer are freaking me out!

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Really? Why?

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SC,

Can't help but notice that the 2+2 forums are up on the right monitor. Way to represent!

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looks like he uses Infopop 2, the 2p2 skin of champions.

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I'd dump the picture of your computer. I don't think it adds anything to the impression of the house and seems like something I wouldn't want advertised.

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srsly, people will be like "Wow this guy has TWO (2) computer monitors, he must be a huge nerdlinger."

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Seriously, why the hell would anyone care if the guy who lived there before them had two computer monitors?? I think some of you guys are overanalyzing this.

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sarcasm, [censored], do you speak it?

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I know you were being sarcastic. My post was more directed at the first guy

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The left side of the house looks like it's sinking in the first picture for some reason.

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Haha, yeah that's what freaked me out. Only noticed it subconsciously the first time.

SC, any chance your house was built on top of an ancient indian cemetery?

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I'd dump the picture of your computer. I don't think it adds anything to the impression of the house and seems like something I wouldn't want advertised.

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srsly, people will be like "Wow this guy has TWO (2) computer monitors, he must be a huge nerdlinger."

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Seriously, why the hell would anyone care if the guy who lived there before them had two computer monitors?? I think some of you guys are overanalyzing this.

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sarcasm, [censored], do you speak it?

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I know you were being sarcastic. My post was more directed at the first guy

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oh, sry. I reread your post and I understand how you were directing it.

I'm glad we got that all cleared up!

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Also, zomg the pictures of the dog and computer are freaking me out!

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Really? Why?

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I'm kidding. Other people posted that and I didn't get it. Could be they were joking.

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Don't have anything to add that hasn't already been said, except the front of your house looks to me like the front of 90% of the houses in horror movies.

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Haha, well it was built in 1894, back when architecture was a lot creepier.

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For the record it was more, why advertise that you have [censored] worth stealing on craigslist with your address when you don't have to. Like I said, I don't think its a big deal, but does that picture really tell anybody anything about the house?

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For the record it was more, why advertise that you have [censored] worth stealing on craigslist with your address when you don't have to. Like I said, I don't think its a big deal, but does that picture really tell anybody anything about the house?

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I won't be putting my address in the posting. People need to call to schedule an interview.

I was trying to show the office, and the natural light we get through the windows with that pic. It's a hard room to photograph well.

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Pics look good to me, nice place.

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Nice place, the interior looks like it had to have been redone within the last couple years.

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Nice place, the interior looks like it had to have been redone within the last couple years.

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TY, we've done a good amount of cosmetic work, but all the important stuff (plumbing, electrical, etc...) was done when we moved in.

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First picture def looks tilted. Possibly because you're on a hill?

Here's the same photo, rotated 3 degrees:

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/3...rotatedst3.jpg

Original:
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/928/front2dd1.jpg

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Also, zomg the pictures of the dog and computer are freaking me out!

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Really? Why?

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I'm kidding. Other people posted that and I didn't get it. Could be they were joking.

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I don't care about the monitors. However, even though I'm a dog person and seeing that a dog lived in the house isn't a thing to me, there are MANY people who hate dogs or are turned off by them. They'll automatically write the place off because of it.

I wouldn't lie if asked if a dog once lived there because some people are allergic, but I also wouldn't "advertise" the fact.

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If you decide to put up pictures, take exceptionally good ones because most people will make a decision before even seeing the place in person. Either that, or go with the "less is more" approach.

I guess what I'm saying is I don't really like any of your pictures -- don't take it personally. They make your house/rooms look small and cramped, and obviously you should want to achieve the opposite. Create open space when you can (like moving the coffee table) and try taking shots from different angles. If that doesn't work, you might want to invest in a digital camera and a wide angle lens, which will allow you to fit the entire room in one shot, as opposed to just one corner.

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theres no dishwasher? beat

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theres no dishwasher? beat

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She's probably just not pictured.

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theres no dishwasher? beat

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There's a dishwasher. Obv.