A composite image of two bedrooms side by side. On the left, the image has been AI-enhanced, giving the room warm lighting and luxurious decor. On the right the bed is unmade, the lighting is drab, there is no luxurious decor. Image source, Winkworth/Supplied
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The images Olivia Nicole saw of a home on Rightmove (l) were completely different to how the property looked in real life (r)

ByDaniel ThomasBBC News
  • Published51 minutes ago

Have you ever been impressed by the pictures of a property on an estate agent's website, only to find the place looks completely different when you view it in person?

Then there's a chance that AI was used to enhance the images you saw.

From repainted walls to imaginary lawns, estate agents are increasingly using the technology to make homes seem more appealing, arguing it helps buyers visualise the potential of a place.