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It’s time for another installment of Real Actual Listing Photos<\/a>. Once a month (or so) I round up some of the most bizarre listing photos from around the Seattle area and post them here, with brief excerpts from the real actual listing description, and probably a bit of snarky commentary.<\/p>\n

The idea for this series stems from the ongoing forum thread Detrimental Listing Photos<\/a>, which is where you should post your nominations for next month’s Real Actual Listing Photos post.<\/p>\n

No theme this month, just a random assortment of high quality sales material.<\/p>\n

Enough explanation. Let’s get to the photos! Click the photo to view the Real Actual Listing.<\/p>\n

\"2802<\/a>“The Enclave is a never-before\/never-again opportunity to own a residence along the Lake Union waterfront seconds from downtown.”<\/p>\n

Hey, since it doesn’t even exist yet (note “Year Built: 2012”), why not go all-out with the phony photo? Just throw whatever you want in there—improbable fireworks coming from every direction, some kind of nuclear flame cloud in the outdoor fireplace, and toss a flowing American flag in there just for good measure. And hey, as long as we’re making stuff up, let’s call an 11-minute drive to downtown<\/a> “seconds.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"621<\/a>“This property has been remodeled over it’s past eight years with new roof, new black-top, new curbing and all units upgraded on turn overs.”<\/p>\n

Note that the lion is this listing’s only photo. That is a cool lion, but really, the only<\/em> photo of a $3.5M listing?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"8314<\/a>“Basement has been completely finished with 3rd bedroom and a family room, den or office…”<\/p>\n

Because who doesn’t<\/em> want to sit on a tiny ottoman and watch movies on a flat-screen TV while eating popcorn off a folding end table? Nobody<\/strong>, that’s who. Also, does that ceiling look “completely finished” to you? Hmm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"8019<\/a>“Period details incl. coved-recessed ceilings, sculpted archways, built-in cabinets, double-hung windows, wide moldings, hardwood floors, panel doors, large fireplace and more.”<\/p>\n

Not sure how the archways pictured in this listing could be considered \u201csculpted,\u201d but hopefully the roses are included in the $450k price? The description\u2019s closes: \u201cEquity awaits!\u201d It waits, and waits, and waits…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"621<\/a>“Charming Classic 1928 Ballard Tudor with lots of old world charm still intact.”<\/p>\n

Ahh, that’s<\/em> what you call it when your chimney shoots up randomly through a room right in front of the door. “Old world charm.” Got it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"7011<\/a>“Backyard has a little garden shed for storing the yard tool essentials.”<\/p>\n

This place is just across the street from my old digs. Kenmore: where lawn furniture goes to die.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Let me know if you have an idea for the next “Real Actual Listing Photos” theme.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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