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30 Real Estate Listings On Zillow That Were So Bad, They Went Viral On These Instagram Pages
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Whoever is responsible for carpeted bathrooms, flights of stairs leading nowhere, butterfly toilet seat covers, and other disaster design choices should be punished for such crimes. There’s plenty of proof of their misdeeds as well, since a lot of these ''wonders'' end up showcased online. Home listing sites are some of the best places to look for the creme de la creme of design atrocities.
Take a look at Zillow, for instance. It presents real estate listings, most of which might make you want to move houses straight away. However, some feature design choices that are excellent examples of what not to do in your own home. They became sources for two grand collections on Instagram—Nightmare on Zillow Street and Zillow Fails.
Bored Panda has reached out to the two accounts via Instagram. Nightmare on Zillow Street were kind enough to answer a few of our questions. Scroll down to find their thoughts below.
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Looking for a new house is not the only reason for browsing real estate listings. Sometimes it’s a great place to find home improvement ideas or vice versa—examples of things you would never do to your beloved nest.
The creator of Nightmare on Zillow Street shared with Bored Panda why they chose to post the latter type of designs on their Instagram account: “It seems to me that people are mostly interested in really bad decor choices more than the actual design of the home. It's all about the shock value! It's fun to laugh. That's what people need more of in their lives!”
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Do-nut touch da donut 3 years ago
Hmmm cozy, amazing nature veiw, creaky door... a bit expensive but ill take it 😁
The creative mind behind the account admitted to being addicted to Zillow and looking at homes. “Sometimes I see things that I just HAVE to share with the world. Things so bad or shocking that I can't keep it to myself.”
“It always boggles my mind that sellers don't understand the importance of putting together a place that elicits a warm, cozy atmosphere that buyers would want to invest in. And hopefully pay top dollar!” they said.
Sadly, not everyone has an eye for detail and impeccable taste in home design. Moreover, not everyone’s ideas make as much sense in real life as they might in their heads. And these pictures are great proof of that.
That is why it might be a good idea to turn to professionals for help. Thankfully, there are nearly 44 thousand of them in the US alone, which provides hope for people willing to invest in the design of their home.
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Amy Watkins 3 years ago
Isn't there an episode of the D**k Van Dyke show where they buy a house with a rock like this in the basement???
Creating a cozy atmosphere is important not only for the sellers trying to allure a potential buyer. People building their home from the ground up usually also want to make it a comfortable place for them to stay. Especially considering that they spend more than half of their time awake at home.
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Chel Bolin 3 years ago
Hopefully after they finish updating/wiring the fuse box. But it is a fabulous old house.
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RoanTheMad 3 years ago
I see nothing wrong, just needs some TLC is all, would make a wonderful house for the kooky gothic in me x3
Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
Ok, it could use an electrical checkup but I love the rest. Could you imagine holding weddings here???
A Bobcat From Philly 3 years ago
That place is seriously cool looking... the power box? no so much!!
Sofia Murat 1 year ago
This is actually pretty, sure the wallpaper is old and all, but you can buy it, give it a little makeover and sell it for twice the price you bought it for.
Adam El Helweh 3 years ago
you got 2 moods, creepy Victorian mansion or moody industrial revolution brickhouse
Nikki White 3 years ago
Other than the guaranteed house fire in the basement, I LOVE this house! I WANT THIS HOUSE!
Peter Ledoux 3 years ago
This house doesn't belong on this list. Small wiring problems which I could fix myself.
Rebecca Phillips-Partridge 3 years ago
Needs some rewiring for sure.... But that house is fantastic!
Kate Jones 3 years ago
I feel like I'd immediately start speaking with a British accent and asking for my footman.
Shelly Graham 3 years ago
Other than that last picture I think it's absolutely gorgeous! I'd love to live there.
Grace Note 3 years ago
This is a great house. The electrics not so much but that's what electricians are for!
Kelsie Marx 3 years ago (edited)
This house reminds me of the horror movie the Changeling 🫣😱😱. I’m just waiting for the tennis ball to come bouncing down the stairs🙀
Christian Golden 3 years ago
Most of that electrical panel was dedicated to the electric chair.
Spooky Scary Skeletons 3 years ago
Did The Three Stooges do that wiring? stooges1-6...3ca810.jpg 
Benita Valdez 3 years ago
I know nothing about wiring or fuse boxes but that one gives me anxiety
liam newton-harding 3 years ago
This looks like the Commandants Residence for an Armory. We still have a number of them in the Counties around us. All incredibly grand, and beautiful, right in the middle of tract housing.
norabest321 3 years ago
I'd say heck no! It's one of those 'as is' listings I'm sure. And I'm guessing the wiring isn't the only sinister thing going on.
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Nowadays it is easier for people to make decisions about certain design choices. The abundance of different tools, apps, and software allows them to see what their home might look like without having to wait for the actual paint to dry. (Using an app for some of the design features on this list before making them happen would definitely have come in handy.)
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Paulo Freitas 3 years ago
Bunker, i like it, and want it ( no Im not a zombie Apocalypse believer, i like them because they are incredibly silent and no One annoys you )
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Mary Hiers 3 years ago
"Stan, I need to go photograph a house we're selling. Give my your absolute WORST camera."
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Do-nut touch da donut 3 years ago
Im still tryna process that these pics belong to one house...
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OnAFreakingRollercoaster 3 years ago (edited)
What's the problem wit this one 🤔 oh I get it the sink ain't centered below window. I could live with that
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What do you think ?
SealOfDisapproval 3 years ago
Some of these are simple paint & wallpaper -jobs. Some are... something else entirely.
pug nose curly tail 3 years ago
I was going to say the same - so a lot need to be updated and... ?
Load More Replies... Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
So honestly I'd rather tackle repainting a few of these than looking at another white and gray house with barn doors hung everywhere...
Collin Lyle 3 years ago
As an Interior Designer, these photos cause physical pain to my nervous system!
Joshua Ortiz 3 years ago
I'll take one of these over the boring modular housing you see everywhere nowadays.
Rahela Black 3 years ago
If they changed out the paint colors, wallpaper, and/or carpeting on some of these, then I'd buy them.
Mallory McCartney 3 years ago
A lot of the issues with these are the choices of furniture and decorations instead of architecture problems.
SealOfDisapproval 3 years ago
Some of these are simple paint & wallpaper -jobs. Some are... something else entirely.
pug nose curly tail 3 years ago
I was going to say the same - so a lot need to be updated and... ?
Load More Replies... Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
So honestly I'd rather tackle repainting a few of these than looking at another white and gray house with barn doors hung everywhere...
Collin Lyle 3 years ago
As an Interior Designer, these photos cause physical pain to my nervous system!
Joshua Ortiz 3 years ago
I'll take one of these over the boring modular housing you see everywhere nowadays.
Rahela Black 3 years ago
If they changed out the paint colors, wallpaper, and/or carpeting on some of these, then I'd buy them.
Mallory McCartney 3 years ago
A lot of the issues with these are the choices of furniture and decorations instead of architecture problems.
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