How do I properly disclose virtually staged photos on MLS?
To disclose virtual staging compliantly across major MLS boards: (1) add a visible 'Virtually Staged' watermark to every altered photo—semi-transparent, positioned bottom-left or bottom-right, readable at normal viewing size; (2) include a disclosure sentence in your listing remarks near the top—'Some photos have been virtually staged to illustrate furnishing potential'; (3) upload the original unstaged version of each staged room—many MLS boards require side-by-side availability; (4) never stage to conceal defects, alter structural features, or change permanent finishes. Fines for non-compliance range from $500 to $5,000 per violation.
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