Canadian requirements vary. Most provinces and territories regulate virtual staging through general accuracy, advertising, and professional-conduct rules rather than a prescribed watermark format. British Columbia has specific BCFSA labeling guidance, Quebec has an explicit OACIQ AI-image disclosure requirement, and Prince Edward Island has specific PEIREA MLS rules. CREA recommends identifying digitally rendered images in the listing description and avoiding changes to permanent features, but it does not create a national per-image watermark or original-photo requirement.
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âImages have been virtually staged to illustrate the property's potential. Furniture and decor shown are digitally rendered and are not included with the property. Please refer to the original photographs for an accurate representation of the property's current condition.â
âThis home features virtual staging to help you visualize its potential. The furniture shown is digitally added and not physically present. Schedule a showing to see the actual space. #VirtualStaging #RealEstateâ
âThis listing includes virtually staged photographs. Digital furniture and decor have been added to help you visualize the space. These items are not present in the physical property. Original photographs are available upon request.â
âVIRTUALLY STAGED â Furniture shown is digitally renderedâ
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