I will include interior photos where possible. If they are unavailable or ridiculously bad, I'll make a comment in the MLS. I tell it like it is, "tenants are not neat freaks-no photos". I don't want to end up on the wall of shame in the Q&A by you know who  I do like Sybil Campbell does. I take a lot of investment properties, so it's a common issue I work around.

If the interior is really trashed I take a lot of outside photos and maybe even photos of the neighborhood amenities.

I'm afraid I would pass on this listing as others have shared. A messy interior is a red flag to the entire transaction becoming messy!

I would only use pictures that help "sell" the property. So unless the one is selling at a discount at which point one could turn the messy inside into a selling point, like - just move the tenants out and clean the place up and make an instant _$__________.  I would include messy interior photos if I was using the mess to "sell" the home. If the seller is not selling at a discount for the mess, I may pass on the listing altogether, as whether you use interior photos or not it will be a challenge to get sold.

Tough question.....I have seen pictures of complete messes on the MLS and frankly it's embarrassing to show or send to clients! Clients look at you like, "what are you sending me?"  On the other hand, if it's priced right for the condition then the messy pics aren't an issue; it's almost expected.   If the home is going to be priced at market value or above, then a sh**hole is not acceptable and I personally would demand that it be tidied prior to listing or I'd move on. NEXT!

I do not include interior photos if the home is in disrepair or otherwise just a mess. Some of the probate properties I've listed only had exterior photos and the marketing reflected "fixer" to set the correct expectations with buyers. 

I'm going to photograph EVERYTHING - FOR MY FILE.
Any decent photos will go into marketing. Explanation in MLS that this is a damn mess and the price reflects that, and ping me for additional photos prior to showing--then provide the additional photos directly to a buyer's agent with intent to show so they are duly prepared for what lies ahead.
Whether I take or refuse a listing depends on a multitude of factors -- there is no blanket denial for condition necessarily. One real estate guru says "If it smells, it smells like money [for an investor]", and there is a butt for every saddle.
If the prospective client is an a-hole, PITA or blitheing idiot . . . then request is denied, regardless of the property. YMMV

Typically, I would think the lack of interior photos is speaking volumes about the property.  If available and noted as such in the mls only remarks to allow selling agents to properly inform their clients upfront -- I may include "before tenant" photos.  I would also suggest having a floor plan of the property as part of the marketing strategy.   

Failure to take (and include in the MLS listing) interior photos could be considered an unacceptable standard of practice in some Associations. Check with the folks at your Board.

No I do not always take interior pictures for homes for sale (I rarely engage in rent/least transactions)

Why would you want to 'unsell/unrent' a property?

Knowledgeable buyer/renter knows the community and places a high value on what they already know. 

If needed include 'currently occupied, no interior images, call LA.' 

I agree with Anthony Acosta.  Enlist the seller to help get the interior presentable. 

I make sure the property is in good shape before taking pictures.  I arrange a day with the seller to insure that the property shows well for  picture day otherwise, the listing gets pushed back until the property is ready for the camera.

Depends on what the inside looks like .

Yes, even if the interior is less than attractive.  The buyer will know what to expect.

My listings are always shot by a professional photographer and are only taken when the house is ready!

We always take both interior and exterior photos.

Yes unless it is a tear down or a piece of land.

I always have interior photos taken, but they might not be used in the listing.  Depending on why they aren't used there would be a comment in the listing to address that.

Include the pics from before the tenant moved in, they are looking to buy the house, not the tenants stuff.

     Many listing agents use previous photos. from when the house was vacant.  Does this constitute misleading advertising? 

Yes, IF>>>FI they will turn out good.  Not dirty or cluttered and as long as the seller gives permission

I have an excellent videographer that works with me no matter how bad the home looks.  We rearrange the home to get the right shot.  Inside, backyard, front of home, street view, schools, mall, parks, schools, HOA amenities.  All of these and more have been used on my listings.

If the house in not in a condition to take interiors and not willing to clean I won't list.  Tenants however are a different story.  I have had a few tenant occupied listings over the years where I could only use the interior shots they approved of me using.  I don't like that situation, but I do understand it.

It depends upon the situation.  For example, a property advertised as a tear-down may not need interior photos.

If the inside isn't photo worthy, I don't take photos.  Just the outside.  Not having inside photos tells the agents it's a dump or pigsty inside, no need to explain further.  If I have photos of the house before people moved in, I'll use those.  I did this twice in the last month with rentals I listed.  I don't like to have people's personal property on display when avoidable.

I always take interior pictures, as detailed as I can. The only alternative to pictures are videos, because it gives a more real feel to it.

It's good to have interior photo's. Understand that some buyers/renters will not even focus on a property without photo's. I would try to get several with the permission of the tenant, especially if I had to move things around (read pick up?) temporarily, just for the shots. If it's messy, would not take that photo, would tidy up a few areas. 

Yes, we always take interior and exterior pictures.  Our niche is an age-restricted community, so some homes are vacant and some are occupied.  Have only had one case of a hoarder, and did not do any inside pictures until the house was emptied out.  This took time, and that was fine - it was an older couple using walkers and not in the best of health - they saved everything.  For your average buyer, meaning not a flipper, I would think it would not be an advantage to show the house as a true mess.  Though for some, if the 'price is right' the mess will be doable (not for everyone, obviously) Richard Robibero, ABR, SRS.  Because of our HOA, there are no obvious signs of property in disrepair from the outside, so in this situation, that is not an issue.  Regarding the inside, some folks have done nothing in the 8 or 12 years they lived in that house - when light bulbs burned out, they never replaced them - just didn't use those lights (ok, he was '80', but still?)!   

I would make a disclosure on the mls that there is a tenant unwilling to make the home show ready. I would take pictures of the interior showing the mess and then say that interior photos can be shown upon request. If it were my client and the tenant is not the owner I would tell the owner that the tenant is not getting the home show ready and he/she needs to address them immediately if he wants the home to sell as quickly as possible

Richard Robibero, ABR, SRS I don't think I would take interior photos. First impression will limit probably chances of selling.

Once a property is "Ready for Showtime" we call in the professional photographer.

Whatever is in the property description should have a photo is a good rule...To be honest, all standard bedrooms are the same. A pic saying this is similar will do until the buyer to be actually sees it are my thoughts

I won't list a home with that situation.  It sounds like an impossible sale with an unwilling tenant.  

I do think including pictures of a home that is a mess will deter buyers from wanting to see it, and it also invites lowball offers.

My two cents and only because you asked. 

We will not take a listing under these circumstances, so never a problem.