REALTORS® are generally prohibited from distributing the photos to third parties without the photographer’s consent. This includes sharing the images with other agents, brokers, or individuals not directly involved in the marketing of the property. To sell the image to another person, the photographer’s permission is required. This often involves negotiating a new licensing agreement or transferring the copyright through a written contract.
Reuse or Sale of Images
Licensing Agreements:
REALTORS® or property owners must obtain permission from the photographer to use the images. This is usually done through a licensing agreement that specifies how the photos can be used (e.g., for online listings, print marketing, social media).
Restrictions on Distribution
REALTORS® are generally prohibited from distributing the photos to third parties without the photographer’s consent. This includes sharing the images with other agents, brokers, or individuals not directly involved in the marketing of the property.
Selling Images
To sell the image to another person, the photographer’s permission is required. This often involves negotiating a new licensing agreement or transferring the copyright through a written contract.
Here is a link to more information on photo ownership and copyright: https://peakexposure.ca/standard-licensing-for-real-estate-photography-understanding-copyright-laws-and-photo-ownership/