Compliance guide for real estate professionals
NWT follows CREA national guidelines for virtual staging disclosure. Limited regulatory framework compared to provinces.
Regulatory action for misleading advertising.
While NWT has limited territory-specific regulation, CREA's national guidelines provide a clear framework. Watermark staged images, include written disclosure, and provide original photographs.
Apply visible 'Virtually Staged' watermarks to each enhanced photograph. This creates clear, persistent disclosure that travels with the image.
Add written disclosure to your listing description noting that virtual staging has been used and original photos are available. This provides documented evidence of disclosure.
"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."
"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"
"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."
"VIRTUALLY STAGED – Furniture shown is digitally rendered"
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