Image is Everything: TREND to Double the Number of Listing Photos to 12

As the availability and ease of use of digital media expands, consumers expect a more exciting visual presentation for their properties. As the old cliche goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words." (from TRENDLINK, Volume 12, Summer 2007)



Enhancements to the Client Multi-Photo report allow it to display 12 photos and captions.
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mages are one of the easiest and fastest ways for members to convey thousands of words to potential buyers. To help members increase the appeal of their listings, TREND has doubled the number of photos that can be uploaded per listing - from 6 - to 12.

The Client Multi-Photo Report displays all 12 photos and captions. The first photo is displayed as a full-sized image and additional photos display below the primary photo in three rows of four columns.


Image Wizard Remains Familiar

The Image Upload Wizard makes it quick and easy to include a collection of images with your listings that show home exteriors, interiors and realty-related views of virtually every kind. The Image Wizard has been modified to accommodate the additional photos. Instead of 6 lines underneath the Browse button, there are now 12, allowing you to upload all 12 photos at one time.

Play Demo Uploading Photos to a Listing
Click the button to the left.
The additional photos will give agents the ability to showcase more of the property and a wider selection when printing or e-mailing reports to potential buyers.




Select Any Photo When Printing Reports

On all member and client reports, you can now select which photo you want to print on reports, instead being restricted to printing the primary photo. This gives you the flexibility to pick the photo that client will want to see most, such as a dramatic foyer or stunning woodwork.


Or Exclude All Photos When Printing

Based on members' requests, TREND has added the Print Photos option to the Print Options window, which enables members to exclude printing photos on reports. Simply uncheck the box and photos do not print when printing listing information. You can also set this as a default using Preferences.


Use Captions to Identify Rooms

MLS Blue allows you to identify listing photos by selecting captions, such as Exterior Front, Bedroom or Dining Room. The saved caption will appear under each image on reports. Captions are a great way to add that extra something to the report, and better identify all 12 views.

These days, image is everything. Take advantage of the new functionality by adding 12 photos to your listings and help add more visual appeal.


Other New Features From June Release
  • Broker Tour and Open House Search is now a separate search on the Search drop-down in the MLS. This was a change requested by members.
  • The History Report and History Pop-up no longer display information about Miscellaneous Change (C) and Change Photo (CP).
  • The Property Marketing Period, or sum of listing days a property has been on the market, has been added to the history pop-up.


TRENDLINK, Volume 12, Summer 2007



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