Is color correction a "digitally altered image" under AB 723?
No. AB 723 exempts common photo edits — lighting, sharpening, white balance, color correction, angle, straightening, cropping, and exposure — as long as they don't change the representation of the property.
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No. AB 723 exempts common photo edits — lighting, sharpening, white balance, color correction, angle, straightening, cropping, and exposure — as long as they don't change the representation of the property.
The statute draws a clear line: edits that improve how an existing scene is captured are exempt; edits that add, remove, or change elements of the property require disclosure. Color correction, exposure adjustment, and cropping fall on the exempt side. Virtual staging, AI element insertion, and removing features fall on the disclosure-required side.
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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.