GoKawiilEstate agents face scrutiny over AI-enhanced property photos dubbed 'housefishing'
Some estate agents are using AI tools to alter listing photos, repainting walls, adding lawns or otherwise改进 the appearance of properties before buyers view them in person. The practice, now nicknamed 'housefishing', is drawing criticism from experts who say it risks misleading prospective buyers rather than simply helping them imagine a property's potential.
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As AI image editing becomes cheap and easy to use, the line between legitimate staging and deceptive marketing could blur across real estate listings generally, not just individual agents. This may prompt calls for clearer disclosure rules or industry standards on what counts as acceptable enhancement versus misrepresentation, according to the experts cited.
- AI is being used by some estate agents to alter photos of homes, such as adding lawns or repainting walls
- The trend has been labelled 'housefishing' by critics who say it can mislead buyers
- Experts are questioning where enhancement ends and misrepresentation begins
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