A talent agreement for real estate photographers hiring agents to appear on-camera in video walkthroughs, covering likeness rights, wardrobe, script approval, retakes, and residuals.
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The Agent On-Camera Talent Agreement is a contract template for real estate photographers and video production professionals who hire licensed real estate agents to appear on-camera in property walkthrough videos. It defines the scope of the engagement, compensation terms, shoot schedule, likeness rights, script approval procedures, wardrobe expectations, residual conditions, and cancellation rules. The agreement establishes a clear professional relationship between the production company and the appearing agent, specifying exactly how the agent's image and recorded likeness may be used across listing platforms, social media, and paid digital advertising.
Use the Agent On-Camera Talent Agreement before filming any property walkthrough, listing video, or virtual tour in which a licensed real estate agent will appear on-camera and speak on behalf of a listing. It is especially relevant when the finished video will be distributed across MLS platforms, brokerage websites, social media channels, or paid digital advertising, or when there is any possibility of third-party syndication or broadcast use beyond the original property listing.
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This Agreement is entered into between your production company and the licensed real estate agent appearing on-camera for a property walkthrough video. It establishes a clear professional relationship — spelling out exactly what the agent is agreeing to, what you're paying, and how their image may be used.
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The agent grants a non-exclusive, royalty-free worldwide license covering listing platforms (MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com), brokerage websites, social media, email marketing, and paid digital advertising tied to the property. You define:
Portfolio and showreel use by the production company is explicitly carved out and requires no extra compensation.
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You send the script or key talking points a set number of business days before the shoot. The agent has a defined review window (in hours) to flag factual errors or personally objectionable language — but final creative decisions on pacing, framing, and tone stay with you.
On shoot day, the agreement covers a set number of **retake rounds per scene at no additional charge**, with a clear definition of what counts as one round.
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Residuals are disclosed but scoped narrowly. Standard listing promotion and portfolio use never trigger a residual. Only genuine third-party licensing — broadcast, paid commercial syndication, or use beyond the original property — requires a good-faith negotiation before it proceeds. This protects both parties without creating unnecessary friction on everyday social posts.
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Late cancellations (under your defined notice threshold) allow you to retain 25% of the base fee. Force majeure events — weather, access issues, health emergencies — excuse both sides automatically. Clean, fair, and enforceable.
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