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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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I have not. I do not recall a time when it would be fitting and appropriate. Most people expect to see color photos in the MLS and marketing material.

Mar 10, 2019 11:47 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Personally, I love black and white photography. But I can't say I've ever used it for MLS nor do I recall seeing black and white photos.

Mar 10, 2019 10:51 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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Nope and I don't recall seeing it. But B and W photos can be quite striking, depending on the subject.

Mar 10, 2019 10:56 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Being colorblind they all are!

Mar 10, 2019 11:35 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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Cool. But silly not to have color in marketing. It's a listing not an art project.

Mar 10, 2019 04:17 PM
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

No but if there was an aesthetic shot I'm not opposed to the idea. Perhaps I will in the future.

Mar 10, 2019 12:59 PM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

No

 

Mar 10, 2019 12:24 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I can't recall doing it but I believe  I have seen it used before as a photo(one or two, not all) when a historic property is being sold. I am careful of saying NEVER. 

Mar 10, 2019 03:48 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I like the black and white.... no one can judge the colors of the house!!! when God was a child, and I was a new agent, that's what we used.... Polaroid Land Camera.... 

Mar 10, 2019 01:31 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No, but everything is possible in this world of ours.

Mar 10, 2019 12:56 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nope.

Mar 10, 2019 11:17 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
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Not a good idea in this day of age. I like B&W photos growning up watching black and white TV.

Mar 10, 2019 11:09 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
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Not here in Oz but they do in Kansas 

Mar 11, 2019 02:38 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No.  Can't see them doing any good.

Mar 10, 2019 03:05 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Not for the subject photo, but for my profile photo; Yes!

Mar 10, 2019 02:54 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I am not sure where/how to get a current black and white photo these days

Mar 10, 2019 02:04 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

No Jeff Pearl but in the winter many ND exterior photos appear to be B&W.

Mar 10, 2019 01:51 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

MLS is not an art contest!

We hire a professional photographer to show the features of the house to their best advantage.

Mar 10, 2019 01:50 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Interesting...  not sure if the mls is the proper venue for this much art.

Mar 10, 2019 06:01 PM
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Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
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Nope, but have seen the odd one when it was a historical property.

Mar 10, 2019 05:23 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

No, always chose color.

Mar 10, 2019 05:09 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I can't say I ever have - except perhaps a plat map for a lot buried under snow so we had something to show the property.

Mar 10, 2019 04:43 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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I have for renderings of new construction. I happen to love black & white photos but, don't use them in my resale marketing. 

Mar 11, 2019 06:24 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I have not Jeff.

Mar 11, 2019 05:56 PM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

No, I haven't. I think color is a little more captivating. 

Mar 11, 2019 05:09 AM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

Co-founder of my brokerage had a listing that had some old B&W photos that came from an old magazine or newspaper article. They were from when the home was built and an article about the home was written. She did post them on the MLS, but it was nothing like the example you posted.

Mar 10, 2019 08:28 PM
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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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I've used old black and white photos...taken years ago to show the before pictures of a home.

Mar 10, 2019 07:24 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I think the majority of potential buyer's would prefer color.

Mar 11, 2019 06:29 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

No sir, I have not

Mar 11, 2019 04:15 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
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 It was quite common and 20 years ago but I have not since then...

Mar 12, 2019 05:11 AM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

I have not and don't recall ever seeing any B&W photos in MLS listings. I think people prefer full color so they can see the details better. 

Mar 11, 2019 08:14 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I have not.

Mar 11, 2019 07:27 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

No.

Mar 11, 2019 05:52 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Many many years ago maybe

Mar 14, 2019 06:35 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Never have, interesting.

 

Mar 14, 2019 01:31 PM
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