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While the prices leave something to be desired, browsing the real estate market can be a fun pastime or a great way to get inspired when designing your own home. It’s also a natural method to keep track of prices in general. But some listings are so confusingly bad, they have to be seen to be believed. From horrendously mismatched tiles to toilets where they absolutely shouldn’t be, the market has its fair share of bad designs.

Fortunately for posterity, this Reddit group gathers atrocious real estate listings found by internet users. So get comfortable and enjoy this collection of home design disasters and upvote your favorites. And if you want to continue seeing the horrors that some people live in, check out our other articles here, here, and here.

#1

Photographer Took Several Shots And Combined Them For Best Lighting, And We Ended Up With A Ghost Cat In The Listing Photos For My Old House!

Photographer Took Several Shots And Combined Them For Best Lighting, And We Ended Up With A Ghost Cat In The Listing Photos For My Old House!

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    #2

    An Apartment In London That Has No Front Door. Just A Set Of Stairs Leading Up To A Window

    An Apartment In London That Has No Front Door. Just A Set Of Stairs Leading Up To A Window

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    ShaZam Beaubien
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If single, I could work with this. Maybe make it a ball pit to jump into?

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    #3

    Can't Really Blame Them. I Wouldn't Get Any Closer, Either

    Can't Really Blame Them. I Wouldn't Get Any Closer, Either

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    The actual business of real estate can be somewhat murky. Since most get a fee based on a percentage of the sale, they should, in theory, push for the best price. But as this is their main source of income, they may feel it is best to push for an earlier sale, rather than spend more time waiting for the best price for you. While this sounds conspiratorial, research shows that actual real estate brokers tend to hold their properties on the market longer than the average person. 

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    And if that’s not bad enough, an analysis of listings found that properties that had a real estate broker had, on average, lower sales prices than those that were unbrokered. In other words, brokers may have been responsible for lower final sales prices, as they wanted to just collect a commission and go. Now, this is obviously bad for the seller, but in this housing market, anyone that actually manages to lower the cost of a home is a hero in my eyes.

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    #4

    When You Run Out Of Staging Money…

    When You Run Out Of Staging Money…

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    #5

    Just Your Standard Horror Movie Bedroom

    Just Your Standard Horror Movie Bedroom

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    #6

    I Don’t Think He Trusts The Realtor

    I Don’t Think He Trusts The Realtor

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    On the other end of the spectrum, many would still prefer to use a broker. Firstly, they might help sell a property with some serious flaws, such as the plethora shown in this article. But they tend to be familiar with the legal procedures and pitfalls of selling and buying real estate, which is a great help to anyone who doesn't enjoy pouring over law books and contracts for hours. The process isn’t any more fun either. Generally, if you are selling, you probably have another place to stay, but your real estate agent has to bring random people around constantly in the hope that someone will decide to buy. Fortunately, there are some modern solutions, so you don’t have to wait around the house to let people in.

    #7

    I Have No Words… A Realtor Friend In The Pacific Nw Came Across This On Their Mls

    I Have No Words… A Realtor Friend In The Pacific Nw Came Across This On Their Mls

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    JinxBox
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of us just see shoes inside and on kitchen counter. I find it weird there are cultures where you wear shoes inside.

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    #8

    Working On The Edge

    Working On The Edge

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    #9

    Perfect For A Growing Family!?!?!

    Perfect For A Growing Family!?!?!

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    The more old-fashioned variant is the lock box, where a real estate agent can access the key when you aren’t around to show people around. Since the whole point of a realtor is convenience, this solution makes a lot of sense. Some Airbnbs do the same so guests can check in while the owner sleeps, or knox boxes that firefighters can use to get into a bringing building in cases where the owner isn’t on site. There are now digital variants where real estate uses verification apps to access a property.

    #10

    Is This A Real Estate Listing Or A Picture From The Bin Laden Compound?

    Is This A Real Estate Listing Or A Picture From The Bin Laden Compound?

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    Mad Dragon
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Opportunity to list it on AirBnB for $100 per night +$200 Service Fee + $500 Cleaning Fee.

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    #11

    We Need One Picture That Will Really Make People Say "I Need To See This House"

    We Need One Picture That Will Really Make People Say "I Need To See This House"

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    #13

    Real Estate Listing Or Crime Scene Photos???

    Real Estate Listing Or Crime Scene Photos???

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    #14

    That Hanging Light Fixture Above Looks Pretty Dangerous

    That Hanging Light Fixture Above Looks Pretty Dangerous

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    #15

    You, Too, Could Live Inside A Giant Wheat Chex

    You, Too, Could Live Inside A Giant Wheat Chex

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    #16

    I See Your Pdx Airport Carpet And Raise You Pdx Art Deco Shag House Carpet

    I See Your Pdx Airport Carpet And Raise You Pdx Art Deco Shag House Carpet

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    #17

    This Detailed Overview Photo Of A Million Dollar+ Property

    This Detailed Overview Photo Of A Million Dollar+ Property

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    #18

    Mind If I Watch You Rinse?

    Mind If I Watch You Rinse?

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    LK
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the dog's food and water is between the loo and bidet! That's even worse.

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    #19

    When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go!

    When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go!

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    #20

    Got Some Tile Laying Around...let Me Update The Bathroom

    Got Some Tile Laying Around...let Me Update The Bathroom

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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It could have been good if they cut the tiles in smaller shapes and assembled it straighter… this is just badly done. Not a straight line… they are just lazy. One can do it with leftover tiles. But it means that one have to put in 200% more work (or even more…)

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    #22

    Living Room Plumbing Feature

    Living Room Plumbing Feature

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    #23

    The Only Photo For A Hundred Acre Property

    The Only Photo For A Hundred Acre Property

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    Dizavid
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's no need to show the rest; nobody survives long enough to see it anyway.

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    #24

    When Nature Calls, Answer

    When Nature Calls, Answer

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    ShaZam Beaubien
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're sitting there, how do you dial out using a rotary phone? I would strain my back.

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    #26

    This Is The House I'm Selling. This One. Right Here

    This Is The House I'm Selling. This One. Right Here

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    #27

    Covering Up The Missing Tile On The Ceiling With That Sign Will Totally Help Sell This House

    Covering Up The Missing Tile On The Ceiling With That Sign Will Totally Help Sell This House

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    #28

    Indeed, What Is Up With The Bread?

    Indeed, What Is Up With The Bread?

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    #29

    Appreciated Warning

    Appreciated Warning

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    Dizavid
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I ever sell, I plan to do just this. This is actially a sneaky Hobbitses way of getting more offers bc adrenaline sells.

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    #30

    Is The Memorial And Lawn Chairs Included In The Contract?

    Is The Memorial And Lawn Chairs Included In The Contract?

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    Note: this post originally had 114 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.