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MLS photo rules for ZIP 02831 (Kent County, RI)

ZIP 02831 is in Kent County, RI · Providence County, RI and is covered by Rhode Island Statewide MLS (RIAR). See the AI image, virtual staging, photo edit and branding rules, with sources and as-of dates.

General information, not legal advice. Always confirm with your MLS.

ZIP 02831: 1 MLS applies

County: Kent County, RI · Providence County, RI

  • Rhode Island Statewide MLS (RIAR)

AI images

Rhode Island Statewide MLS (RIAR)

  • No AI-specific rule was found. AI edits that change how the home looks fall under the Sec. 6.5 disclosure rule.[limited, check your MLS] As of 2024 · Source

Virtual staging

Rhode Island Statewide MLS (RIAR)

  • Disclose virtually staged, digitally altered or enhanced photos in the public remarks, the photo description, OR on the image (e.g. 'virtually staged') (Sec. 6.5). An on-image label is allowed, not required. No before-photo rule was found.As of 2024 · Source

Photo edits

Rhode Island Statewide MLS (RIAR)

  • RIAR guidance: filters and furniture or wall-color staging are OK with a label. Do not remove utility poles, junk, smokestacks or water towers, or add views.As of 2023-02-10 · Source
  • Sky, twilight and HDR limits are not listed. Whether a 2025/2026 rules revision exists: limited, check your MLS.[limited, check your MLS] As of 2024 · Source

Branding

Rhode Island Statewide MLS (RIAR)

  • No marketing or promotional messages or graphics on photos; a small copyright notice (bottom-right, max 12 pt or 1/8 inch) is the only exception (Sec. 6.5). No company logos, websites or legible company signs. Fines up to $2,500.As of 2024 · Source