Only if there is a reasonable association to the property in question.

I use photos of parks and community playgrounds but I have never used photos of a place that is not close to the property or directly relevant to the property listing. 

That is a beautiful photo. 

Absolutely. Of course in CRE we use annotated maps that show where other national names and local businesses are located near and around the subject. But people want to know proximity to golf courses, casinos, Colorado River, this is a resort area.

I love the photograph! A good place for an ActiveRain MeetUp!

For me it depends on the listing.... with New Construction, local sites may be more attractive than a Construction in progress!

It looks nice. Would including it enhance the listing?

Sure do because the local community flavor is the mortar around the current inventory of real estate listings. Local imagery, local community videos are as important as the FAQ explanations we blog about ... it's not just real estate listings getting the spotlight. Great photo! Carry your camera always.

Jeff Pearl 

Now that our Baltimore MLS allows 150 photos...there is plenty of space for the various area attractions. Maybe a zoo, playground, hospital, shopping center, park etc... 

Yes.

I have been to Harper's Ferry.  It's an incredibly beautiful place.

I don't remember doing so Jeff Pearl but I had the mentality that I was marketing to locals and they wouldn't understand why I would put such a picture in the MLS.

Yes, I do, if my allotment of photos doesn't have to be used up by home photos. I also add area photos to my web-marketing sites where I might not be restricted by the number of photos I can use.

At the end of the day, people don't just buy a house... they buy into the neighborhood and the area. And if you are in a big relocation area, people from outside the area appreciate getting a feel for it.

If it is relevant to the listing then yes.

not really.  I live rural and nothing is really close.  I might if it was in walking distance.

Yes I do - in my videos which are also attached to my listing photos in MLS and all online sites.

That is absolutely gorgeous, Jeff! What a view!

I do use area photos

I sometimes use photos of local or community amenities such as views of golf course, club house, marinas, boat ramps, etc. as they relate to the property that is for sale. 

I have used surrounding area pictures many times. Have you been to Harpers Ferry Brewing yet on your side of the River? It is on the site of the Old Rod & Gun Club

I have not; however, I see many in mls that do.

Depends.

Impressive photo of a historical place, thanks for sharing Jeff.

Yes, now, when we can put a lot of pictures on MLS.

Photos of nearby, relevant locations or features help to provide additional interest to the location of the listing. 

Community and city pictures are great to put on MLS. 

It is gorgeous and historic 

If I had any local attractions close to listing I would.  The most I get out here are neighborhood parks and hiking trails.  Sometimes universities.

Not generally as we are limited to 25 photos and often, it is tough to decide which photos not to use.

I never have but do know some successful siting agents who hav

If you have significant, relevant landmarks...why not?

We would not use them as part of the MLs.  We would use them describing the lifestyle of the area. A

I think 20 mins is not close for an area as populated as mine. Nice photo though.

On occasion.

Blog often but never MLS

There are so FEW attractions available to choose from in N. Virginia... lol

Alexandria VA, Washington D.C. a 

picture of almost anything here is an ATTRACTION 

Jeff, that is beautiful!   I use parks, clubhouses, and even entry photos if they are attractive.