Real Estate Photos Release Form

Real Estate Photos Release Form

Parties and Effective Date

Property Owner / Grantor Name:

Recipient / Licensee (Broker/Photographer/Agency) Name:

Effective Date:

Property Identification

Contact Information

Grant of Rights

Owner hereby grants to Recipient and Recipient's agents, licensees and assigns a non-exclusive, transferable license to photograph, film, reproduce, publish and use still images, video, digital media and derivative works (collectively, "Images") of the Property identified above for the purposes specified in this Release. This grant includes the right to crop, alter, retouch, composite, and publish Images in any medium, including print, electronic, internet and social media, worldwide in perpetuity unless otherwise limited below.

Permitted Uses (check all that apply)

Use in Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and property listings
Use in brokerage marketing and promotional materials
Use in printed brochures, flyers and signage
Use in digital advertising and social media
License to third-party vendors and advertising platforms

Photograph Types & Property Conditions

Interior photographs permitted: Yes No

Exterior photographs permitted: Yes No

Drone / Aerial photography permitted: Yes No

Virtual staging or digital enhancement permitted (state any limitations below): Yes No

Compensation and Consideration

In consideration for the rights granted herein, Recipient shall provide the following compensation or services to Owner (describe cash payment, credit toward commission, or other consideration):

Ownership, Copyright and License

Owner acknowledges that Photographer/Recipient is the author of the Images and retains copyright unless otherwise assigned in writing. Owner is granted the license rights set forth in this Release. If Owner requires assignment of copyright, such assignment must be set forth separately and signed by the parties.

Representations, Warranties and Indemnification

Owner represents and warrants that Owner is the owner or authorized agent with full authority to grant the rights described herein, that the Property is free of liens or encumbrances that would impair Owner's ability to grant this Release, and that no third-party consents are required. Owner shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Recipient from any losses, claims, damages or liabilities arising from breach of these representations.

Term, Revocation and Limitations

Unless limited above, this Release is perpetual. Owner acknowledges that consent may not be revoked for uses already undertaken in reliance on this Release. Any revocation is prospective only and shall not affect prior uses or materials already distributed.

Privacy and Sensitive Areas

Owner certifies that no tenant, guest, or occupant's image subject to privacy protections appears in the Images without separate written consent. Owner agrees to notify Recipient in advance of any location or area within the Property that is not to be photographed.

Disclosures

Owner discloses the following conditions that may affect photographic access or use (check applicable):

Property is staged
Property is vacant
Known hazard or condition affecting access

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

This Release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Property is located. This Release constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings. Any amendment or waiver must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Miscellaneous

If any provision of this Release is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Recipient may assign its rights under this Release. Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

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