How do I prove a photo was disclosed if I'm audited?
Keep the original and altered images, the date of alteration, and the disclosure record. A verification page with a certificate, timestamp, and the original image (as SEAREI produces) is designed to satisfy this.
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Keep the original and altered images, the date of alteration, and the disclosure record. A verification page with a certificate, timestamp, and the original image (as SEAREI produces) is designed to satisfy this.
Most enforcement contact starts with a request for documentation, often months after the listing closed. Without a retained record of (a) the original, (b) the altered version, (c) when the alteration was applied, and (d) what disclosure language appeared, reconstructing compliance is hard. SEAREI's tamper-evident compliance certificate handles this automatically.
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Whether you stage with SEAREI or bring photos staged elsewhere, the AB 723 / NWMLS / NAR compliance layer ships with every certified listing.
Last updated: May 25, 2026 · SEATECHONE LLC
All answers are informational and not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with your MLS, brokerage, and counsel. For the full breakdown of AB 723, see the complete guide.