It should come as no surprise that a huge chunk of shopping for a new home is done on the “internets”. I’ve been using “the Google” to utilize various searches to narrow down the area, neighborhood and homes we’d consider purchasing.

Frustration is too mild a word to describe what I’ve encountered. I’ve actually toyed with starting a blog to dialog a buyer’s perspective.

My list would begin with:

• Pictures - this is the internet my friend. 2043sqft/3br/2ba/2car/cozy does NOT cut it. I want to visually walk through your home. If you hire a realtor, INSIST there be an abundance of pictures.

• Said pictures - must capture the size, features, ambiance of the room. I know what a wall looks like, I’m familiar they usually have corners. Back up, check lighting, focus, shoot.

• Instruct the homeowner to make a few adjustments prior taking pictures. Declutter. Shut the toilet lid, put the lid on the deodorant - and put the deodorant can inside cabinet (with the 43 other items cluttered on bathroom counter). I realize I’m not shopping at Wal-Greens, but it is a bit distracting. Make the bed. Push clothing and toys well under bed. I’m thinking if you’d allow your home to be published all over the web in this condition - how can I trust you’ve had any pride of ownership through the years?

• Realtors - if you have the house listed, you are not doing your seller any favors by shorting the information. Yes, an occasional buyer might call you. However, if I have to jump through hoops just to see inside the front door, I will not. It is also an inconvenience to require a login and completion of a resume just to access your website. I might eventually fill it out - but I am not providing you accurate information and I do not want you calling me.

That’s all I have time for today. Anyone else have caveat emptor experiences?