Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) virtual-staging disclosure
MRED permits adding or replacing personal-property objects when virtual staging is disclosed in the specified field. Elements outside the owner’s control may not be added or removed.
- Applies to
- Virtually staged images submitted to MRED
- Status
- Explicit requirement
- Last verified
- 2026-08-09
- Next review
- 2026-11-09
What the source says
MRED permits adding or replacing personal-property objects when virtual staging is disclosed in the specified field. Elements outside the owner’s control may not be added or removed.
Read the primary source: MRED Rules and Regulations — Section 6.2 Virtual Staging
Disclosure wording
Disclosure is required in the field specified by MRED; consult the current input form for the field label.
Edits the source prohibits or limits
- Adding or removing elements outside the property owner’s control
- Alterations beyond permitted personal-property objects and furnishings
Stylst practical guidance—not policy
Confine staging to removable personal property, complete MRED’s disclosure field, and retain the source image for compliance review.
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.
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