MLS photo rules for ZIP 06518 (New Haven County, CT)
ZIP 06518 is in New Haven 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 06518: 1 MLS applies
County: New Haven County, CT
- SmartMLS (Connecticut)
Printable pre-list checklist: SmartMLS (Connecticut)
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