Put simply, even when a Matterport 3D tour of a property interior & exterior is available, no listing will ever have pictures covering every surface, whether you're looking under a sink, in a crawl space, in an attic, at a label to see the model number and other information (my most common picture in showings), whether there is some sort of change since the original photos, video a dripping pipe to send to a listing agent that likely doesn't know about it, look at an area not possible to view with your eye directly due to a difficult space (i.e. window above eye level on a locked shed w/ no key present), etc. In addition, I often work with buyers on sight-unseen purchases & sometimes represent buyers who waive a home inspection where time is of the essence in a relatively brief showing.
For a more detailed explanation, see below:
1. Most common pictures if allowed:
2. Most common use of video
3. Additional examples of when pictures are helpful
4. Additional examples of when videos are helpful
5. Why ask in advance? Buyers in many cases don't request pictures prior.
9. "For personal reference": Picture request for private use only
10. Picture denial
11. Why I’m asking rather than just doing it
12. Why the detailed explanation
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