California (AB 723)
This image has been virtually staged pursuant to California Civil Code. The staging shown is for illustrative purposes only.
Virtual Staging Disclosure Rules for MLS Listings
Virtual staging disclosure rules matter because the team needs a clear, repeatable way to show what changed without slowing the listing pipeline down.
Answer First Summary
The core rule is transparent representation: when virtual staging materially changes the perception of a space, label it clearly and keep proof of the original image.
Full Explanation
Disclosure rules are easiest to follow when they are built into the export workflow. The team should not be deciding from scratch how to label a staged image every time a listing is ready to go live.
SeaRei supports this by tying disclosure copy, image variants, and delivery artifacts together so the final listing package is easier to review and defend across markets.
Actual Disclosure Text
These are the production disclosure texts SeaRei currently associates with the covered markets when a staged image needs explicit disclosure.
Washington
Images have been virtually staged. Items shown may not be included with the property.
NWMLS
Virtual staging has been applied to this image.
British Columbia
This image has been digitally altered to show virtual staging.
Related Compliance Pages
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all virtual staging edits require the same wording?
No. Disclosure wording depends on the jurisdiction or board, which is why SeaRei keeps the market-specific text attached to the guidance page.
Why preserve original images when using virtual staging?
Because disclosure rules are stronger when the team can prove the original photo, the staged output, and the final delivered variant all belong to the same workflow.
Start staging with compliance built in
Create an account for production-ready deliverables, then use the compliance hub to review jurisdiction details before publish.