Does AB 723 apply to virtual staging?
Yes. AB 723 explicitly includes virtual staging — digitally adding furniture or physical attributes to a room — as a "digitally altered image" that requires disclosure.
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Yes. AB 723 explicitly includes virtual staging — digitally adding furniture or physical attributes to a room — as a "digitally altered image" that requires disclosure.
Virtual staging is the most common compliance trigger under §10140.8. The statute treats any added furniture, fixtures, finishes, or visible features as a material alteration requiring the four-part disclosure: a conspicuous statement on or adjacent to the image, a link or QR code to the original, access language, and the original hosted on a controlled URL.
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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.