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Answers (5)
- Eric Pinter, "RescueRealtyAR"
- Contributions:7
Although it's not likely that anything would ever come of it, it's better if you don't. For one thing, it's rude to the agent. In addition, you don't own those photos. How hard is it to take a few photos of your own house? Might as well just do it yourself to avoid any potential issues.
- Rita A. Walker, "Rita Walker"
- Contributions:277
"Many MLS systems are applying copyrights to photos used in the listing process. So you should check prior to use."
The MLS systems are copyrighting the photos. Not the agents, as suggested in the other comments here.
On sites such as Zillow, Trulia, Craigslist, etc. Anyone can come in and claim ownership of a home and represent it as their own. So, the MLS systems are trying to combat fraud by copyright.
The MLS systems are copyrighting the photos. Not the agents, as suggested in the other comments here.
On sites such as Zillow, Trulia, Craigslist, etc. Anyone can come in and claim ownership of a home and represent it as their own. So, the MLS systems are trying to combat fraud by copyright.
- Julann Carney, "Julann Carney"
- Contributions:208
Dear Audacityspice,
I suggest just simply asking the agent that had your property listed if it would be okay if you re-used the photos that they took while your property was listed for your rental listing.
As the others suggest, I do believe that whoever took the photos are proper "owners" of the them. Most agents do not copyright the images.
If you didn't part your business relationship on positive terms, perhaps the best thing to do would be to take new photos. Choose a clear day with as much full sun on the front of the house & lawn. Your interior photos can probably be taken day or night depending on your camera.
Zillow's sister site www.postlets.com is another great resource for landlords to post their properties for rent. Because there have been many scams online I put watermark text over my rental images to prevent other people from using them to attempt to run a scam.
If you reach a snag in your rental, you can hire a full service agent that not only lists & sells but also offers property management.
Best of luck.
Julann Carney
I suggest just simply asking the agent that had your property listed if it would be okay if you re-used the photos that they took while your property was listed for your rental listing.
As the others suggest, I do believe that whoever took the photos are proper "owners" of the them. Most agents do not copyright the images.
If you didn't part your business relationship on positive terms, perhaps the best thing to do would be to take new photos. Choose a clear day with as much full sun on the front of the house & lawn. Your interior photos can probably be taken day or night depending on your camera.
Zillow's sister site www.postlets.com is another great resource for landlords to post their properties for rent. Because there have been many scams online I put watermark text over my rental images to prevent other people from using them to attempt to run a scam.
If you reach a snag in your rental, you can hire a full service agent that not only lists & sells but also offers property management.
Best of luck.
Julann Carney
- Cindy Quinton, "Cindy Quinton"
- Contributions:1328
Legally, and more importantly ethically, the photos belong to the person who took them. I doubt he copyrighted them and regardless, I doubt the person would take legal action against you. But they do belong to the agent unless you specifically bought them. Is there any reason you don't want to ask for permission?
- Rita A. Walker, "Rita Walker"
- Contributions:277
As long as there is no copyright applied to the photos.
Many MLS systems are applying copyrights to photos used in the listing process. So you should check prior to use.
Better yet, why don't you just have that Realtor list your property for rent.
Many MLS systems are applying copyrights to photos used in the listing process. So you should check prior to use.
Better yet, why don't you just have that Realtor list your property for rent.
When I post my home for rent, can i reuse photos an agent took of my home when it was for sale?
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