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74 Real Estate Listings That Should Come With Photo Of Their Last Owners

As you get older, different things start to excite you. In your 20s, scrolling Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter might be your favorite downtime. But as you age, sites like Zillow take over; browsing real estate becomes much more thrilling than stalking your ex or gossiping with friends on social media.

Not all real estate listings are exciting, though; some of them can be so bad that they make you question the homeowner's taste. Bored Panda has compiled some hilariously bad and absurd homes people actually listed for sale, and every one of them is more ridiculous than the next. So, scroll down, see some interior design nightmares, and wonder: "Who on Earth would want to buy such a house?"

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#1 I’ll Come Back Inside When The Air Fryer’s Ready To Apologise

#2 If The Weather Clears Up Later I Might Mow The Pool

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#3 The Plastic Sheeting Is For The Vomit Caused By The Migraine Caused By Everything Else

Gen Z and Millennials might not be able to afford homes, but guess what? They can afford Wi-Fi, and that's the only cost of browsing on Zillow or other real estate sites! Indeed, many young people are "Zillow-surfing" for fun: looking through expensive houses and mansions is a form of escapism for many.

Zillow became extremely popular during the pandemic. By November 2020, the site reported 1.5 billion monthly visits – a 21% increase from 2019. In 2021, SNL even did a sketch parodying Americans' fixation on Zillow, equating it with the most exciting and arousing thing a person in their 30s can do nowadays.

#4 I Still Think The Neighbours’ Response To Our Halloween Party Has Been An Overreaction

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#5 To Save On Hiring Expensive Photographers, Agents Are Often Happy To Use Footage Provided By Paranormal Investigators

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#6 If Separated From The Mother Too Early, Young Fire Extinguishers Can Struggle To Adapt

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For many young people, owning a home is almost like a fantasy. Experts say that it has never been harder to become a first-time homeowner. According to the National Association of Realtors, only 24% of buyers in 2024 bought their first homes. They also report that the average age of a first-time homeowner is 38.

Previous generations have had it easier. Many Millennials, for example, bought their first homes at the age of 31. In 1981, the average age of a first-time homeowner was 29. Contrary to popular belief online, no one was buying houses at 18 – not even Baby Boomers. 45% of that generation became homeowners between the ages of 25 and 34. Still, for Gen Z, the prognosis is bleak: experts say that they might have to wait until they're 40 to own their first house.

#7 “You Go Look Upstairs Sandra, I’ll Check Out The Stables”

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#8 On Cold Winter Nights There’s Nothing Quite Like Curling Up In Front Of A Roaring Toilet

#9 By Combining Random Elements Of A Livingroom, A Utility Room, A Hallway, And A Staircase, Mankind Finally Created The Livingway Stairtility Room

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Zillow and its competitors are not only for serious home browsing. Some folks find entertainment in looking for the most ridiculous and strange listings, similar to what you're seeing on this list. For some reason, people find it compelling to look through the interior of a house they wouldn't necessarily want to live in.

According to the New York Times reporter Taylor Lorenz, "What many are contemplating when they browse Zillow… is not necessarily a purchase, but an alternate life. Zillow surfing has become a primary form of escapism for those who want to flee not just their homes but the reality."

#10 Spice Up Your Morning With An Unexpected Trip To The Ground Floor

#11 On Christmas Your House Can Turn Into An Actual Advent Calendar

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#12 Virtual Staging Gone Rogue

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Sometimes, bad real estate photos are accidental. Let's face it: not everyone is a pro photographer who can do justice to even the most beautiful spaces. Angle, lighting, and experience matter, so some photos of rooms and houses may turn out badly even if the seller has the best intentions. Real estate agent Kyle Handy writes that the staging of a property matters. Rooms need to be decluttered at a minimum, and some minimal presentation never hurts, too.

#13 Render Air Fresheners Redundant By Mercilessly Meeting Your Guests’ Other Senses

#14 Evidently External Shots She Leaves To The Professionals

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#15 If The 1870s Had Happened In The 1980s

Some realtors like to use the fish lens: it can help if a space feels claustrophobic, but Handy advises against overusing it. In some cases, a fish lens might make the room look distorted, which really drives away potential buyers. According to Handy, sellers should avoid photographing the property unlike its real-life appearance.

"If someone comes to see the property expecting to see something else, they'll be disappointed, and you'll waste your time. You want people in the door, but you don't want people misled," he points out.

#16 Advice To Real Estate Agents: Never Reveal Yourself To Be The Prince Of Darkness During A Viewing

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#17 Potential Buyers Are Advised Not To Think About What Happens In This Room When Your Back Is Turned And The Light Begins To Fade

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#18 This Room Tells Me That Despite What People Say My Own Decor Choices Are If Anything Too Conservative

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What is the worst real estate you've ever seen, Pandas? Would any of these tempt you to make an offer on a house? Let us know your adventures in house-hunting in the comments! And to cleanse your palate, check out these architectural wonders from around the world and these brilliant design ideas that went viral.

#19 Probably The Wildest House In The Whole Country (Slovenia). Looks Innocuous On The Outside, But Oh Boy

#20 That Feeling When You Enter A Bathroom And Literally Don’t Know Where To Start

#21 It's A Brick... House

#22 I Think It’s Too Late For Just Air Freshener. That Looks Quite Established

#23 We Call This The Blue Room

#24 When Johnny Was Six He Ran Away To Join The Neighbours

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#25 The Property Is Best Viewed Through The Confused Tears Of A Lost Child

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#26 Eat More Chicken

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#27 Elephant In The Room

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#28 Have You Ever Wanted To Live In A Town But The Town Is Inside Your Own Home?

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#29 “Let Me Know When You’re Done In The Bath, I’ll Use That Water For The Pasta”

#30 We Always Liked The Idea That The Preparation And The Consequences Happened In The Same Room

#31 Now I Am Become Causer Of Migraines

#32 Some People Like To Read While On The Toilet. Others Prefer To Be Inundated By Multiple Confusing And Contradictory Reflections Of Themselves, Repeating Into Infinity

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#33 This Toilet Critisies You In A Gruff, Smokers Voice Every Time You Dare Try To Go

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#34 No Realtor Needed

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#35 Hold Your Horses

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#36 The 1970s Were An Interesting Time For Decor

#37 Remove The Need For A Vacuum Cleaner By Eliminating The Possibility Of Floorspace

#38 If That Thing Gets Accidentally Hoovered Up It Could Damage The Vacuum Cleaner

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#39 Someone Found A Great Home Improvement Deal On Tile

#40 Eventually Greg’s Soul Left His Body And Started House-Hunting On Its Own

#41 Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, I’m Going Home Now, Let’s Just Pretend We Never Met

#42 “You’re Welcome, Honey. I Also Got The Tom Selleck Bath Towels”

#43 Business Opportunity: Trampoline Helmets

#44 I Think We Should Be Concerned About Any Real Estate Agent Who Doesn’t Have A Reflection

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#45 This Year, Why Not Take Some Time To Consider The Unquestionable Futility Of Existence?

#46 I Just Had To Share The Fully Carpeted Spa Tub I Found On Zillow Today

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#47 Motivated Buyer Needed

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#48 We’re Looking For A Quick Sale, Ideally Before That Spreads To The Ground Floor

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#49 My Brain Hurts After Looking At This Photo

#50 Fully Furnished Beautiful Private House On 2+ Acres Comes With A Free Boat

#51 Breakfast Bath

#52 Off-Street Parking

#53 If Our Third Is A Boy We Might Call Him Something Else

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#54 One Room Studio Apartment In San Francisco. This Is It, This Is The Apartment. Total Steal For $1400/Month

#55 Sold For … More Than $1 Million Btw

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#56 Liminal Space Meets Ridiculous Real Estate

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#57 Grandma Would Have Gone To Bed If Those Nice Removal Men Hadn’t Borrowed All Her Furniture

#58 At The Top Of The Stairs The Current Owners Have Added A Fourth Dimension

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#59 I Don’t Really Want To Know What That Staining Is On The End Of The Bed

#60 This House I Found On Zillow Has Many Unnecessary Wall Cutouts

#61 From A Real Estate Listing. Does The House Come With The Veiled T-Rex Skeleton?

#62 "I Can Really See Ourselves Here Honey. This Can Be The Corner I Cry In When I’m Ruining Your Parties."

#63 Curious What's Behind The Shower Wall With The Green Rug... Entrance?

#64 Anybody Want To Start A Cult? 21,000 Sqft Rural Compound Listed Near Me That Used To Be A “Faith Healing Ministry”

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#65 You’ll Never Guess What I Just Passed On The Stairs

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#66 Only Interested In Making An Offer If The Clothing Is Included

#67 Have You Tried Turning The Room Off And Back On Again?

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#68 ~clock~

#69 Get A Haircut In A Bathroom As A Bonus

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#70 Every Thursday We Give Our Chairs The Day Off, So They Can Watch Some TV, Catch Up On Emails Etc

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#71 The Trasnformation Of An Otherwise Pleasant Setting Into A Still From A Child’s Nightmare. A Fine Effort

#72 Househunting, And Came Across This Picture. I Almost "Liked" This House, Just For This Picture

#73 When I’m Done In Here I’ll Vacuum The Garden

#74 Multiply The Extent To Which Clowns Are Terrifying By Furnishing Your House Specifically To Accommodate Them

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