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30 Ridiculous, Creepy Or Gross Real Estate Listings That Deserved To Be Shamed In This Online Group
While the prices leave something to be desired, browsing the real estate market can be a fun pastime or a great way to get inspired when designing your own home. It’s also a natural method to keep track of prices in general. But some listings are so confusingly bad, they have to be seen to be believed. From horrendously mismatched tiles to toilets where they absolutely shouldn’t be, the market has its fair share of bad designs.
Fortunately for posterity, this Reddit group gathers atrocious real estate listings found by internet users. So get comfortable and enjoy this collection of home design disasters and upvote your favorites. And if you want to continue seeing the horrors that some people live in, check out our other articles here, here, and here.
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#1
Photographer Took Several Shots And Combined Them For Best Lighting, And We Ended Up With A Ghost Cat In The Listing Photos For My Old House!
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#2
An Apartment In London That Has No Front Door. Just A Set Of Stairs Leading Up To A Window
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
If single, I could work with this. Maybe make it a ball pit to jump into?
#3
Can't Really Blame Them. I Wouldn't Get Any Closer, Either
The actual business of real estate can be somewhat murky. Since most get a fee based on a percentage of the sale, they should, in theory, push for the best price. But as this is their main source of income, they may feel it is best to push for an earlier sale, rather than spend more time waiting for the best price for you. While this sounds conspiratorial, research shows that actual real estate brokers tend to hold their properties on the market longer than the average person.
And if that’s not bad enough, an analysis of listings found that properties that had a real estate broker had, on average, lower sales prices than those that were unbrokered. In other words, brokers may have been responsible for lower final sales prices, as they wanted to just collect a commission and go. Now, this is obviously bad for the seller, but in this housing market, anyone that actually manages to lower the cost of a home is a hero in my eyes.
#4
When You Run Out Of Staging Money…
#5
Just Your Standard Horror Movie Bedroom
#6
I Don’t Think He Trusts The Realtor
On the other end of the spectrum, many would still prefer to use a broker. Firstly, they might help sell a property with some serious flaws, such as the plethora shown in this article. But they tend to be familiar with the legal procedures and pitfalls of selling and buying real estate, which is a great help to anyone who doesn't enjoy pouring over law books and contracts for hours. The process isn’t any more fun either. Generally, if you are selling, you probably have another place to stay, but your real estate agent has to bring random people around constantly in the hope that someone will decide to buy. Fortunately, there are some modern solutions, so you don’t have to wait around the house to let people in.
#7
I Have No Words… A Realtor Friend In The Pacific Nw Came Across This On Their Mls
#8
Working On The Edge
#9
Perfect For A Growing Family!?!?!
The more old-fashioned variant is the lock box, where a real estate agent can access the key when you aren’t around to show people around. Since the whole point of a realtor is convenience, this solution makes a lot of sense. Some Airbnbs do the same so guests can check in while the owner sleeps, or knox boxes that firefighters can use to get into a bringing building in cases where the owner isn’t on site. There are now digital variants where real estate uses verification apps to access a property.
#10
Is This A Real Estate Listing Or A Picture From The Bin Laden Compound?
Mad Dragon 2 years ago (edited)
Opportunity to list it on AirBnB for $100 per night +$200 Service Fee + $500 Cleaning Fee.
#11
We Need One Picture That Will Really Make People Say "I Need To See This House"
#12
Does He Come With The House, Or?
#13
Real Estate Listing Or Crime Scene Photos???
#14
That Hanging Light Fixture Above Looks Pretty Dangerous
#15
You, Too, Could Live Inside A Giant Wheat Chex
#16
I See Your Pdx Airport Carpet And Raise You Pdx Art Deco Shag House Carpet
#17
This Detailed Overview Photo Of A Million Dollar+ Property
#18
Mind If I Watch You Rinse?
#19
When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go!
#20
Got Some Tile Laying Around...let Me Update The Bathroom
#21
Guests Get The Tarp Bed!
#22
Living Room Plumbing Feature
#23
The Only Photo For A Hundred Acre Property
#24
When Nature Calls, Answer
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
If you're sitting there, how do you dial out using a rotary phone? I would strain my back.
#25
Entertainer's Dream
Radha Gopinath Mandir 2 years ago
I do not want to know what was going on there... I really don't :D
Leolynn Cauthron 2 years ago
Serial killer vibe! A very VERY lonely person and their ‘family’.
Steve Robert 2 years ago
Looks like a scene from the horror movie The House Of Wax, and these mannequins were once Airbnb guests
Mariele Scherzinger 2 years ago
Take out the dolls, it would not be half as bad. I actually like the furniture.
Imjust jim 2 years ago
This was an episode of shipping wars...that led to a wedding...of manequins.
#26
This Is The House I'm Selling. This One. Right Here
#27
Covering Up The Missing Tile On The Ceiling With That Sign Will Totally Help Sell This House
#28
Indeed, What Is Up With The Bread?
#29
Appreciated Warning
#30
Is The Memorial And Lawn Chairs Included In The Contract?
#31
Bedroom Toilets And Flying Saucers
#32
Hot Tub In The Living Room? Check!
#33
Vertical Blinds Are The Latest Bath Fixture
#34
A TV Mounted In The Bathroom Of A House For Sale In My Area (Built In 2004)
#35
Move In Ready!
#36
I Imagine The Agent Trying To Work With The Seller And Finally Just Saying, "Fine, Whatever"
#37
Great Photography
#38
Lets Us A Photoshopped Ferarri To Cover Up The Driveway Cracks
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
The Ferrari really doesn't cover enough. The realtor should have used a Semi-Truck (Lorri).
#39
The Caption Says It All
#40
Spooky Scary Skeletons
#41
Honey, Did You Remember To Barricade The Door?
#42
This Is What It Looks Like Without My Glasses
LillieMean 2 years ago
As a wearer of glasses, I appreciate the realistic feel. In this way, it is easier to imagine yourself living somewhere. However, my own bathroom is a bit more blurry.
#43
You Can’t See Me. I’m Wearing Camo
#44
Steve, Didn’t You Remember That The Real Estate Agent Is Taking Pictures? Steve? Dammit, Steve
#45
Oh Nice A Fireplace? Good Thing I'll Die Of Smoke Inhalation Before I Can Enjoy It
#47
"Plenty Of Room For All Your Dreams, Or Nightmares..."
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
Living a little dangerously ... aren't the dream catchers and chimes close to the fan? It must sound like a flock of seagulls with all that stuff moving when the fan is turned on.
#48
So Bad, I Can't Even Think Of A Punny Title...???
#49
Well, The Carport's A Disaster. Best Use The Instagram Filter
#50
Honey, Don't Forget To Get A Shot Of The Bathroom Light!
#51
Too Much Work To Actually Step Into The Back Yard
#52
Stairing Into The Abyss
#53
Seriously! Stop It! You're Selling A House...not Photos At A Community Art Show?!?!?
#54
I Don't Know...this House Looks Like It May Be Fun To Show!
#55
Want To Make Sure That You Know We Cleaned
#56
I Feel Like This Is Where The Listing Agent Hides To Listen Into My Conversations
#57
"It's Like Having Your Own Little Palace."
#58
Bondage Retreat. Bodily Fluids? Infused Carpet Included
#59
Just People-Shaped Voids!
#60
The More You Look... The Less You Want To See
#61
Pet Friendly
#62
Carpet Biohazard
#63
Couldn't You Have Waited Until The Kid Moved Out Of The Way? His Face Isn't Even Blurred On The Listing. And Let's Not Forget The Dog Licking Himself. Ugh
#64
The More You Look The Worse It Gets
#65
Thirsty?
#66
Got To Get The Right Angle!
#67
One More Thing …
#68
Make Sure To Get Just The Right Angle On The Kitchen Sink! Just, Why?
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
Wow ... .that sink is ... soooo deep. Is that what this picture is trying to sell?
#69
I Know The Real Estate Agent Is Here, But I Gotta Find Out About $239 Taco Bell Doritos Locos Tacos Taste Test
#71
There's A Lot To Unpack Figuratively, A Lot To Pack Actually
#72
Should I Put The Dishes Away? Hide The Litter Box? Move My Mannequin Head? No? All Right I’ll Just Have A Seat
#73
Postage Stamp For Scale…
Saint Thomas 2 years ago
Took me a few seconds to understand that it's a computer screen with a tiny picture.
#74
Unclear What The Artistic Approach Was Here
#75
Google Street View + Carpet Close Up & Garage. No Interior Pix
#76
"Extremely Durable Hanging Bar..."
#77
Nightmare Fuel Go Brrrrrr
#78
Nothing To See Here
#79
Is This A Trend Now?
Vanessa Richardson 2 years ago
Legit thought this was some kind of sauna room with oval artwork on the wall! Haha
#80
Look How Much Junk You Can Fit In The Entryway
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
If the current occupants are still moving out you can't control where they need to put stuff
#81
Dutch Tilt. When Film School Dropouts Become Realtors
#82
Dude
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
You do know, when you clean the toilet you have to take the brush out? Next person, who backs and sits without watching is going to get a surprise.
#83
Overexposed With Limited Exposure Of The Actual Home
#84
Huge Fan Of This Photographer. They Know What To Showcase. Like The Children’s Artwork, And The Over Use Of Landscape
#85
Home, Complete With Child
#86
This House Comes With Flooring
Vanessa Richardson 2 years ago
They probably just had the floor installed, so wanted to show it off. Lol
#87
I’m Just Gonna Leave This Here
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
Why ... why ... why can't you take 10 seconds and move the litter box? Guess, what? You can put it right back after the picture. Are you trying to stay in this house?
#88
"The Pictures Tell A Story. You're Part Of That Story. Quit Running."
#89
Is This Really Where You Feed The Dog?
Jennifer_Crowley_Luci 2 years ago
2 posts with dog food in the bathroom is too many.. What is wrong with people??
#90
This Is Legit The Unedited Photo On Mls...the Sellers Mousepad...!?!?!?!
#92
Quality TV Shot
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
The reflection of the tile ... Yikes! I wonder what it's like when the sun is beaming in.
#93
Maybe I Can See The Toilet Flush Handle Next
#94
The Final Boss Of Bad Real Estate Photo
Purple light 2 years ago
Who cares, it's got a lot of cats and two cool plants. I would love it.
#95
Me, At An Open House
#97
Check Out These Vacuum Lines!!!
#99
Curb Appeal
#101
Time Is Money...gotta Get To The Next Shot Asap. Oh, And The Dog
#102
Classic Middle Of The Livingroom Outlet, Nothing Unusual, But Still A Mandatory Post In Here
#103
The “I’ll Handle The Photography”
#104
Just Working On The "Pre-Photo Checklist"
#105
How Do You Not Notice Your Finger Is In This Many Pictures Before You Put It In Mls? Lol
#106
I Don't Even Know That This Is A Picture Of?
#107
You Know That We Can See You, Right?
#108
Rose Colored Glasses View
#109
Bathroom Wallpaper That Makes A Statement
#111
It’s 2021...you Don’t Have To Hide In The Closet Anymore
#112
Exit. In Case You Get Lost In The Three Bedroom House
#113
Let’s Not Worry About Lighting, Proper Angles Or Focus, Let’s Have A Close Up Shot Of The Sooty Fireplace And Bean Bags Instead! Bonus Tornado And Indoor Pool!
#114
Dirty Bra In A Wheelchair. It's A Bold Marketing Strategy, I'll Give Them That
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Holly Stevens 2 years ago
I remember when they had to photograph our house for selling when I was 8. We had to put most of our stuff in storage, be gone for hours and they staged my brother and I's bedroom to look like an office or something
Marvin HoG 2 years ago
One of 2 photos of the house we bought. The 2nd photo was just another angle of the basement. We got the house for a steal because literally no one else came to look at it 😅. https://imgur.com/a/vusnKoo
l bee 2 years ago
LOL. Are those handcuffs? Anyway, it looks like a decent-sized basement.
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Cyndielouwhoo 2 years ago
When we were looking at houses, one of them had a great many crosses on the walls of several rooms, with a huge one in the hallway. All I could think of was "what are they trying to ward off?!"
MrsFettesVette 2 years ago
Imagining living in some of these "homes" racks my anxiety right the hell up...
Rabbit Lord 2 years ago
I love a lot of these pictures and I wonder what problems the author of this article has with these images? "I only buy a house that is in perfect condition!" No, I get myself my own property and change it to how I want to live there.
Holly Stevens 2 years ago
I remember when they had to photograph our house for selling when I was 8. We had to put most of our stuff in storage, be gone for hours and they staged my brother and I's bedroom to look like an office or something
Marvin HoG 2 years ago
One of 2 photos of the house we bought. The 2nd photo was just another angle of the basement. We got the house for a steal because literally no one else came to look at it 😅. https://imgur.com/a/vusnKoo
l bee 2 years ago
LOL. Are those handcuffs? Anyway, it looks like a decent-sized basement.
Load More Replies... Cyndielouwhoo 2 years ago
When we were looking at houses, one of them had a great many crosses on the walls of several rooms, with a huge one in the hallway. All I could think of was "what are they trying to ward off?!"
MrsFettesVette 2 years ago
Imagining living in some of these "homes" racks my anxiety right the hell up...
Rabbit Lord 2 years ago
I love a lot of these pictures and I wonder what problems the author of this article has with these images? "I only buy a house that is in perfect condition!" No, I get myself my own property and change it to how I want to live there.
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