New MLS Policy: 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.

Additionally, 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.