The RAHB Board of Directors recently approved the addition of two new policies to the RAHB MLS® Policies for photos.

The additions and attendant revisions to the (now) Photos/Images policy are noted in bold text below.

Current Photos Policy Approved Amended Policy
PHOTOS

  1. RAHB will only accept a single clear, quality image for all photo slots.
  2. If a photo/sketch attached or photo to follow has been selected in the photo field and no photo/ sketch is attached or uploaded for any MLS® listing, within 48 hours of receiving an MLS® number, a $50 fine will be levied to the member.
    Furthermore, if a photo is not uploaded within twenty four (24) hours of receiving the initial $50 photo fine, an additional $100 fine will apply and be charged to the member.
    If a member does not upload a photo within 24 hours of receiving the $100 fine, the listing will be removed from the MLS® system
  3. If a member is using another members’ previous listing photo on a listing without written permission, the photos will be removed, the status will be changed to information withheld until a new photo is provided, and a $50 fine will be levied to the member.
  4. Photos submitted with any overlay of text will not be accepted; with the exception of sketches.
  5. Photos with people and/or their direct image will be subject to review by the MLS® Department; and may be refused or removed. This includes, but is not limited to, photo slots or other media; and or attachments.
  6. RAHB will no longer upload auxiliary photos on behalf of the members.

PHOTOS/ IMAGES

  1. Photo/ image means a photograph or sketch relating to a listed property uploaded onto RAHB’s MLS® system.
  2. RAHB will only accept a single clear, quality image for all photo slots.
  3. If a photo/ sketch attached or photo to follow has been selected in the photo field and no photo/ sketch is attached or uploaded for any MLS® listing, within 48 hours of receiving an MLS® number, a $50 fine will be levied to the member.
    Furthermore, if a photo is not uploaded within twenty four (24) hours of receiving the initial $50 photo fine, an additional $100 fine will apply and be charged to the member.
    If a member does not upload a photo within 24 hours of receiving the $100 fine, the listing will be removed from the MLS® system
  4. If a member is using another members’ previous listing photo on a listing without written permission, the photos will be removed, the status will be changed to information withheld until a new photo is provided, and a $50 fine will be levied to the member.
  5. Photos/ images submitted with any overlay of text will not be accepted; with the exception of sketches.
  6. Photos with people and/or their direct image will be subject to review by the MLS® Department; and may be refused or removed. This includes, but is not limited to, photo slots or other media; and or attachments.
  7. RAHB will no longer upload auxiliary photos on behalf of the members.
  8. Photos/ images uploaded to RAHB’s MLS® system will not be accepted if they include embellishments, including but not limited to advertising, marketing as related to the salesperson, broker, or brokerage.