Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) virtual-staging disclosure
RECO requires online advertising to comply with Ontario advertising rules and remain current and accurate. The bulletin does not publish virtual-staging-specific wording.
- Applies to
- Ontario real-estate advertising, including online advertising
- Status
- Guidance / recommendation
- Last verified
- 2026-08-09
- Next review
- 2026-11-09
What the source says
RECO requires online advertising to comply with Ontario advertising rules and remain current and accurate. The bulletin does not publish virtual-staging-specific wording.
Read the primary source: RECO Bulletin 5.3 — Advertising: online
Disclosure wording
No virtual-staging-specific wording is published in this source.
Edits the source prohibits or limits
- Advertising that is inaccurate or no longer current
Stylst practical guidance—not policy
Clearly label altered images, keep the originals, and confirm any brokerage, board, or portal-specific requirement before publishing.
Agent checklist
- Open the primary source and confirm it has not changed.
- Check the state, MLS, brokerage, and destination portal; follow the strictest applicable rule.
- Label each altered image and retain the unaltered original.
- Do not alter permanent features, condition, dimensions, views, or surroundings.
- Save evidence of the rule and your original image with the listing file.
Corrections
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