You won't believe what ‘awkward’ detail was spotted in this Sydney real estate photo
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Looking for a new place to rent or purchase can often be a lengthy and daunting process.
You’re often left sifting through hundreds of ads online and going to dozens of open house events—hoping to get lucky enough to find a property that suits your needs and budget.
On the business side, many real estate companies use professional photos to attract buyers and renters.
Some real estate agents edit images of rental properties to make them look more appealing to potential buyers and renters.
However, when one apartment in Sydney’s trendy suburb of Newtown was posted on a real estate research website, an eagle-eyed observer spotted a rather odd detail.
Upon closer inspection, user @zoe_iron noticed two images of the apartment had people sleeping in the bedroom.
'Is that someone sleeping in the bed? On the professional photo?' she said.
'That is someone sleeping!' she exclaimed.
Other people commented on the video, which now has over 120,000 views, with one playfully suggesting it was a 'pair of difficult tenants'.
'I worked nights and tried to organise different times but real estate would refuse [and I] would wake up to strangers walking in my room for an inspection,' one person said.
While another added: 'Maybe they took photos from the rental inspections? I used to work nights and I’m sure my property manager got some photos of me snoozing.'
You can watch the full video below:
Earlier in March, LJ Hooker, a realty firm in Queensland landed in a similar situation when they posted an unaltered image of a parched-looking lawn for a house selling for a whopping $808,000.
The advertisement included two near-identical pictures of the property’s spacious garden with the caption, ‘room for a pool’.
One image showcased the garden’s natural, sunburnt grass, while the other photo magically displayed the same grass in a lush green hue. You can see the two images below:
The blunder was playfully termed as 'one of the better ones' on social media, with users citing even more egregious examples of altered real estate photos featuring new roofs, revamped landscaping or completely changed floor coverings.
An LJ Hooker spokesperson claimed their edits were within legal guidelines and said: ‘LJ Hooker follows all legislative requirements when representing listings to ensure accurate representation of key features.’
Members, have you experienced something similar while sifting through real estate listings? Have you ever seen a listing in person that’s completely different from its photos online? Share your experience with us in the comments below!
You’re often left sifting through hundreds of ads online and going to dozens of open house events—hoping to get lucky enough to find a property that suits your needs and budget.
On the business side, many real estate companies use professional photos to attract buyers and renters.
Some real estate agents edit images of rental properties to make them look more appealing to potential buyers and renters.
Looking for a place to rent or purchase is often a daunting process. Image source: Freepik.
However, when one apartment in Sydney’s trendy suburb of Newtown was posted on a real estate research website, an eagle-eyed observer spotted a rather odd detail.
Upon closer inspection, user @zoe_iron noticed two images of the apartment had people sleeping in the bedroom.
'Is that someone sleeping in the bed? On the professional photo?' she said.
'That is someone sleeping!' she exclaimed.
One user noticed an 'awkward' detail on the photos of a real estate listing online. Image source: TikTok/@@zoe_iron.
Other people commented on the video, which now has over 120,000 views, with one playfully suggesting it was a 'pair of difficult tenants'.
'I worked nights and tried to organise different times but real estate would refuse [and I] would wake up to strangers walking in my room for an inspection,' one person said.
While another added: 'Maybe they took photos from the rental inspections? I used to work nights and I’m sure my property manager got some photos of me snoozing.'
You can watch the full video below:
Earlier in March, LJ Hooker, a realty firm in Queensland landed in a similar situation when they posted an unaltered image of a parched-looking lawn for a house selling for a whopping $808,000.
The advertisement included two near-identical pictures of the property’s spacious garden with the caption, ‘room for a pool’.
One image showcased the garden’s natural, sunburnt grass, while the other photo magically displayed the same grass in a lush green hue. You can see the two images below:
Listing with the natural garden. Image source: LJ Hooker.
Listing with the edited garden. Image source: LJ Hooker.
The blunder was playfully termed as 'one of the better ones' on social media, with users citing even more egregious examples of altered real estate photos featuring new roofs, revamped landscaping or completely changed floor coverings.
An LJ Hooker spokesperson claimed their edits were within legal guidelines and said: ‘LJ Hooker follows all legislative requirements when representing listings to ensure accurate representation of key features.’
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