{"id":227408,"date":"2025-05-06T20:36:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T20:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/business\/real-estate\/do-you-look-at-listing-photos-like-a-real-estate-agent-take-this-quiz-to-find-out\/"},"modified":"2025-05-06T20:36:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T20:36:17","slug":"do-you-look-at-listing-photos-like-a-real-estate-agent-take-this-quiz-to-find-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=227408","title":{"rendered":"Do You Look at Listing Photos Like a Real Estate Agent? Take This Quiz to Find Out!"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Think you\u2019ve got a good eye for real estate? Listing photos can reveal a lot more than just square footage and staging, especially if you know what to look for.<\/p>\n

Agents are trained to catch the little things that others might miss\u2014the kind of stuff that can hint at a home\u2019s true condition, value, or quirks.<\/p>\n

Take this quiz to see how your instincts compare. You might be more real estate savvy than you think!<\/p>\n

The Rules:<\/h3>\n

For each question, pick the answer that feels most like your gut reaction\u2014and note the point value. At the end, total up your score and check your results!<\/p>\n

1) What\u2019s the first thing you notice in a listing photo of a bathroom?<\/h3>\n
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  1. The outdated 1950\u2019s tile. (2)<\/li>\n
  2. The toilet seat was left up by the photographer. (3)<\/li>\n
  3. The double sinks. (1)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2) In the kitchen photo, you immediately zero in on:<\/h3>\n
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    1. The mail pile that was oh-so-neatly arranged instead of just\u2026 hidden. (3)<\/li>\n
    2. The laminate countertops pretending to be granite. (2)<\/li>\n
    3. The high-end appliances, gleaming like they\u2019ve never been used. (1)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      3) A listing describes the home as \u201ccozy.\u201d You assume:<\/h3>\n
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      1. It probably has a fireplace and a nice reading nook. (2)<\/li>\n
      2. It\u2019s even smaller<\/em> than the listing photos make it seem. (3)<\/li>\n
      3. It\u2019s small. (1)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        4) You see a photo of a backyard with a high privacy fence. You think:<\/h3>\n
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        1. \u201cNice! No nosey neighbors.\u201d (1)<\/li>\n
        2. \u201cI better watch where I step when I\u2019m checking out the backyard!\u201d (3)<\/li>\n
        3. \u201cPerfect for letting the dog out while wearing pajamas.\u201d (2)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          5) A bedroom photo features a bed with sixteen<\/em> pillows. Your gut reaction?<\/h3>\n
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          1. \u201cThose actually make the room seem smaller\u2026\u201d (2)<\/li>\n
          2. \u201cMaking the bed while their house is on the market has got to be a pain in the neck!\u201d (3)<\/li>\n
          3. \u201cSomebody is addicted to HomeGoods!\u201d (1)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            6) The home\u2019s listed as \u201cmove-in ready,\u201d but the photos show popcorn ceilings. You:<\/h3>\n
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            1. Look for signs of shag carpeting in the rest of the photos. (3)<\/li>\n
            2. Presume the house is clean, but not all that updated. (2)<\/li>\n
            3. Don\u2019t even notice. (1)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              7) The living room photo has a giant mirror across from the window. You assume:<\/h3>\n
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              1. The owner is into feng shui. (2)<\/li>\n
              2. The photographer is in it, crouching weirdly behind a plant. (3)<\/li>\n
              3. It\u2019s a classy touch. (1)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                8) The listing says \u201cNeeds TLC.\u201d You translate that to:<\/h3>\n
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                1. \u201cBring your imagination, a dumpster, and a tetanus shot.\u201d (3)<\/li>\n
                2. \u201cIt\u2019s going to need more<\/em> than just paint and throw pillows.\u201d (2)<\/li>\n
                3. \u201cOoh, the perfect excuse to go to Home Depot!\u201d (1)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  9) You come across a close-up photo of something like a banister or light fixture. Your first thought is:<\/h3>\n
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                  1. \u201cThe owner probably insisted on the agent including that photo\u2026\u201d (2)<\/li>\n
                  2. \u201cJust because the camera can<\/em> zoom doesn\u2019t mean it should.<\/em>\u201d (3)<\/li>\n
                  3. \u201cThe listing agent has a real eye for marketing the finer details of a home.\u201d (1)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    10) The first photo in the listing isn\u2019t the front of the house. You assume:<\/h3>\n
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                    1. They\u2019re definitely hiding something about the exterior or location of the house. (3)<\/li>\n
                    2. That\u2019s probably just the coolest part of the house and they want to focus on it. (2)<\/li>\n
                    3. That\u2019s odd. Probably just uploaded out of order. (1)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Scoring:<\/h3>\n

                      Add up your points!<\/p>\n

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                      • 24\u201330 points: \u201cYou think just like a real estate agent.\u201d<\/strong>
                        You can smell a flipped house through a screen and spot poorly staged fruit bowls from a mile away. Are you sure you\u2019re not licensed?<\/li>\n
                      • 16\u201323 points: \u201cYou\u2019re real estate aware.\u201d<\/strong>
                        You\u2019ve got good instincts and a solid read on what\u2019s normal\u2026 and what\u2019s suspicious. You\u2019d probably never fall for a fisheye lens trick.<\/li>\n
                      • 10\u201315 points: \u201cYou\u2019re too trusting for this market.\u201d<\/strong>
                        You\u2019re mostly focused on the big picture\u2014and that\u2019s okay! But when it comes to real estate, the little things can make a big difference. Partnering with an agent might help you catch things you didn\u2019t even know to look for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n