Recent MLS Policy Requirements and/or Recommendations Recap
TOPIC DETAILS EFFECTIVE DATE
Photo Alterations Any photographs which have been altered, retouched or virtually staged must include a conspicuous caption denoting that the photographs have been altered or that virtual staging has been used. October 16, 2019

Additional Information:

Photographic alteration or retouching, or virtual staging, is only permissible to make the following modifications to photographs of a listed property:

  1. Lightening or darkening interior rooms to correct photographic exposure;
  2. Removal of temporary visual obstructions, such as parked cars;
  3. Adding furniture to an empty room;
  4. Removing furniture or clutter from a room;
  5. Enhancing weather conditions;
  6. Blurring or obscuring private, proprietary, sensitive or confidential information of the seller or resident, or the seller or resident’s family (for example, faces appearing in photographs, and license plate numbers); and/or
  7. Blurring or obscuring trademarks or brand names appearing on décor, furniture, or other personal property.

All other types of photographic alteration or retouching, or virtual staging, are not permitted.

Timeframe for Uploading Photo and Disclosures All MLS Subscribers will need to upload a primary listing photo and all disclosures/documents to your new listings within 48-hours of submitting the listing to Realcomp. January 2, 2019
Additional Information:
In today’s fast-paced world of real estate, it is more important than ever to have those items accessible to other REALTORS® through RCO3® in a timely manner.
Audio Recording Disclosure In the event that a home seller uses or intends to use audio transmitting or recording equipment during showings or open houses, the following disclosure should be added to the “Agent Remarks” section of your listing:

“NOTICE FOR SHOWINGS: AUDIO RECORDING IN EFFECT”.
Immediately - Realcomp Policy Requirement to comply with State Law.
Video Recording Disclosure In the event that a home seller uses or intends to use video transmitting or recording equipment during showings or open houses, sound recording should be shut off or otherwise halted unless Audio Recording Disclosure has been made. Although not required for video recording, the following may be added to the “Agent Remarks” section in this instance: “NOTICE FOR SHOWINGS: VIDEO RECORDING IN EFFECT”.

Immediately - Realcomp Policy Requirement to comply with State Law.
Last Modified: Wednesday, December 12, 2018
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