User61773_3_t Dan Brudnok - Realtor, e-PRO, ABR, CSP - Chester County RE Professional
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I have been on Active Rain for a while now and have seen some great posts with fantastic photo's and imagery.

I too would like to add a bit of ZIP to my blogs as well, however I am worried about the pop-up that comes up when I am ready to send the post regarding whether I have permission to use the content.  I know my ramblings are mine and many of you may not want to use for themselves.  I just do not know what I can or cannot use for my posts.

I just did a post about one of my listings and added that photo that I took for the MLS in it.  That I know I can use and I have mastered that part of bogging enhancement.  I wanted to write using imagery of the season's, housing and the like, not even photo's, for my next post....again I am just a bit unsure whether I can just copy from site deemed "free".  Do I have to create them myself?

I appreciate in advance all who take the time to direct me.

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8 Comments on How do I know if I need permission?

While there are free photos available, they are few and far between. Just because a site is free doesn't mean the photos on it are free. Your best bet is to use one of three methods:

  • Use photographs you shot yourself
  • Obtain permission to use a certain photo (in writing)
  • Buy photos

11/12/2007 10:11 AM by Elizabeth Weintraub, Sacramento Real Estate Broker (Lyon Real Estate)


Hi Dan, one of the other great features of using Microsoft....they have "free" images you can download and use.  Go to www.microsoft.com/freephotos this help and you never have to worry unless you take something other that content market free.  Good question Dan, I hope this helps...the site has thousands of images in a wide variety of categories too.

11/19/2007 05:46 PM by Gary White~ Grand Rapids Real Estate, FlexIt Realty, a call or click away! (Flexit Realty~Serving West Michigan)


Dan, I buy images at istockphoto.com.  They are very inexpensive and are great quality.

11/20/2007 07:35 AM by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)


Dan-There are other great sites like photobucket.com that as long as you give credit to them in your post, you can use the pictures.  There are a lot of wonderful pictures there.  Just read through the disclosure and you will be good to go.  Have a wonderful holiday my friend. 

11/21/2007 11:17 PM by Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~Utah REALTOR® (Keller Williams Salt Lake City)


Elizabeth, Gary, Diane and Julie,

I have or will look into your suggestions...I thank you for taking the time to help me.

I wish a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving to you all.

11/22/2007 11:00 AM by Dan Brudnok - Realtor, e-PRO, ABR, CSP - Chester County RE Professional (Keller Williams - Exton - PA License Number #RS225179L )


Both Photobucket and Flickr are similar as long as you give credit you can use the photos.

12/10/2007 12:14 AM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Your Washington Co. Real Estate Expert) (Kastings & Associates)


Todd,

Thanks for commenting....I have signed up for Photobucket but not Flickr.....I will check it out.

01/20/2008 08:24 AM by Dan Brudnok - Realtor, e-PRO, ABR, CSP - Chester County RE Professional (Keller Williams - Exton - PA License Number #RS225179L )


I too find it hard to find the free photo's.......

08/04/2008 12:27 PM by Advanced Mortgage Lending Services, Inc.


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