MLS photo rules for ZIP 06382 (New London County, CT)

ZIP 06382 is in New London County, CT and is covered by SmartMLS (Connecticut). 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 06382: 1 MLS applies

County: New London County, CT

SmartMLS (Connecticut)

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AI images

SmartMLS (Connecticut)

No separate AI rule in the public rules. AI furniture edits count as virtual staging; AI changes to the structure count as digitally altered. Limited, check your MLS for AI-only guidance.[limited, check your MLS] As of 2026-09-08 · Source

Virtual staging

SmartMLS (Connecticut)

An on-image watermark saying the photo was virtually staged is REQUIRED (connectMLS can add it if you tick the staging checkbox). Captions or remarks alone are not enough (Attachment D).As of 2026-04-09 · Source
Interior furniture, mirrors, art and plants only. No exterior staging except unattached furniture. No original photo is required for staging alone.As of 2026-09-02 · Source

Photo edits

SmartMLS (Connecticut)

Digitally altered photos (wall color, cabinets, adding or removing physical elements) must follow an 'as is' photo of the same area, both watermarked. The primary photo must be unenhanced.As of 2026-09-08 · Source
No removing permanent structures (power lines, water towers), no impossible views, no hiding defects, no distorting room size.As of 2026-04-09 · Source

Branding

SmartMLS (Connecticut)

No names, contact info, URLs, QR codes, logos, for-sale or office signs, or people on photos (Attachment C). Unbranded virtual tours only. The staging/altered watermark is the required exception.As of 2026-04-09 · Source