The #1 Mistake That Costs San Diego Home Sellers Thousands (Before Buyers Even Visit)
George Lorimer
Friday, April 24, 2026
The #1 Photo Mistake That Costs San Diego Sellers Money
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Get Your Home Value Search Homes Call/Text GeorgeMost sellers think the job of listing photos is to simply “show the house.” That is not the real goal.
The real goal is to get buyers off their phones and into your home in person.
Buyers make fast decisions. If your photos don’t grab attention immediately, many buyers eliminate the property before they ever schedule a showing.
The Biggest Photo Mistakes Sellers Make
- Using iPhone photos instead of professional photography
- Poor lighting that makes the home feel dark or dated
- No wide-angle shots. The rooms look smaller
- Crooked or poorly framed photos
- Including photos that turn buyers off
- Not leading with the best 3–7 photos
- No lifestyle or community shots
- Cars or clutter in the frame
Sample Photos That Get Buyers in the Door
Cash Offer vs. Cash+ Offer
A traditional cash offer is fast—but usually comes in lower.
Cash Offer: Fast, simple, but typically 70–80% of value.
Cash+ Offer: Get most of your equity upfront, then sell on the market and collect the rest.
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