# Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) virtual-staging disclosure

- Status: Explicit requirement
- Applies to: Virtually staged images submitted to MRED
- 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.

## Disclosure wording

Disclosure is required in the field specified by MRED; consult the current input form for the field label.

## Prohibited or limited edits

- 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.

## Primary source

[MRED Rules and Regulations — Section 6.2 Virtual Staging](https://www.mredllc.com/comms/resources/MREDRulesAndRegulations.pdf)

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