No. Photos from another agent's listing belong to that photographer or brokerage, and using them is copyright infringement even for a portfolio sample or a pitch. If you need sample work, use your own listings, a property you own, or ask another agent for written permission.
Why the portfolio excuse does not hold
Using someone else's copyrighted images to demonstrate your services is commercial use. It is not commentary, criticism, or education, so the fair use arguments people reach for do not apply well. It is also easy to discover, since agents recognize their own listings.
Legitimate ways to build samples
Use a listing you represent, a property you own or rent, a friend or family member's home with permission, or properly licensed stock property photography. Any of these produce a portfolio you can show without risk.
Asking properly
If a specific property is ideal for a sample, ask the listing agent in writing and explain exactly how it will be used. Some will agree, particularly if they get a copy of the video. Get the yes in writing before you build anything.
Last reviewed September 2, 2026