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Virtual Staging in Newfoundland & Labrador

Compliance guide for real estate professionals

Allowed with Disclosure

NLAR (Newfoundland and Labrador Association of REALTORS®) and the provincial regulatory body oversee real estate practices. Virtual staging follows CREA national guidelines with mandatory disclosure.

⚠️Potential Penalties in Newfoundland & Labrador

Regulatory disciplinary action, fines, license conditions.

How to Stay Compliant

Apply CREA national disclosure guidelines

NLAR follows CREA's national standards for virtual staging disclosure. This includes watermarking staged images, providing original photographs, and including written disclosure in listing descriptions. These are baseline requirements, not optional suggestions.

Tip: Review CREA's current guidelines to ensure your practice aligns with the most recent national standards.

Use watermarks or labels on all staged images

Apply visible 'Virtually Staged' watermarks or captions to each enhanced photograph. Ensure labelling remains visible across all display platforms and sizes.

Tip: Given NL's smaller market, word-of-mouth matters—transparent disclosure builds trust with the local buyer community.

Include disclosure in listing descriptions

Add written disclosure to your MLS listing remarks: 'Some photographs in this listing have been virtually staged. Original photos are available in the gallery.' Written disclosure complements visual labelling.

Tip: NL properties often attract buyers from other Atlantic provinces—clear disclosure helps build trust with out-of-province buyers unfamiliar with the property.

Maintain comprehensive disclosure documentation

Keep records of original photographs, staged versions, and evidence of disclosure placement. Service NL can investigate complaints—having documentation ready demonstrates compliance.

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Disclosure Templates

— Copy-ready for Canada

MLS Listing

"Images 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."

Social Media

"This 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 #RealEstate"

Property Website

"This 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."

Image Watermark

"VIRTUALLY STAGED – Furniture shown is digitally rendered"

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Sources & References

→NL Association of REALTORS® (NLAR)

→Service NL - Real Estate

→CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association)

Primary: NLAR (NL Association of REALTORS®), Service NL · Visit →

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