Disclosure-labeled export
The staged photo with the jurisdiction-specific disclosure wording placed on or adjacent to the image.
MLS Compliance Built In
SEAREI handles the right disclosure label, the right wording, and original photo hosting for every covered market — automatically, as part of every delivery.
Why this matters now
California AB 723 is law. Non-compliance is a violation.
California Business and Professions Code Section 10140.8 — effective January 1, 2026 — requires a conspicuous disclosure statement on or adjacent to every digitally altered real estate advertising image. It also requires a link to a publicly accessible website where buyers can view the original, unaltered photo.
“Digitally altered” is broadly defined: it covers furniture, flooring, walls, paint color, landscaping, and even views through windows. Willful violation is a crime under California Real Estate Law.
Washington, NWMLS, and British Columbia have separate rules. SEAREI handles all four markets with the correct jurisdiction-specific wording on every delivery.
What you get
Every SEAREI delivery includes a full compliance package.
You do not need to manage labels, host photos, or generate certificates yourself. SEAREI produces the complete compliance record as part of every job — for full staging orders and for MLS Ready compliance-only packages.
Clean export
The staged photo without an overlay, for use in contexts where MLS rules do not require on-image labeling.
Original photo on a public URL
The unaltered original hosted at a unique verification URL, satisfying AB 723's requirement for publicly accessible internet access to the original image.
Public verification page
A page displaying the original alongside the staged version with disclosure text — satisfying AB 723 Section 10140.8's internet website requirement.
Compliance certificate PDF
Documents which jurisdiction's rules applied, the disclosure text used, timestamps, and the verification URL — your paper trail if questions arise.
Metadata-tagged files
Exported images include EXIF/IPTC metadata noting the disclosure text and verification URL for MLS systems that read metadata.
QR code
Links to the verification page for print marketing, open house flyers, and physical materials.
Covered markets
Review the rules that apply to your listing before it goes live.
California AB 723
Effective January 1, 2026California Business and Professions Code Section 10140.8 requires a conspicuous disclosure statement on or adjacent to every digitally altered listing image, plus a link to a publicly accessible website showing the original, unaltered photo. SEAREI handles both automatically.
Read the full guideWashington
ActiveWashington requires disclosure that images have been virtually staged and that items shown may not be included with the property. SEAREI applies the correct wording for Washington listings.
Read the full guideNWMLS
ActiveThe Northwest MLS requires explicit virtual staging disclosure on any image where staging has been applied. SEAREI generates the correct board-level wording and keeps it attached to the delivery.
Read the full guideBritish Columbia
ActiveBritish Columbia requires disclosure that images have been digitally altered to show virtual staging. SEAREI applies BC-specific language and keeps originals accessible.
Read the full guideDisclosure language
The exact wording SEAREI applies, by jurisdiction.
SEAREI uses jurisdiction-specific disclosure text on every labeled export. The wording below reflects what gets applied automatically when you select your market.
California (AB 723)
This image has been virtually staged. Original, unaltered images are available through the linked listing materials.
Washington
Images have been virtually staged. Items shown may not be included with the property.
NWMLS
Virtual staging has been applied to this image.
British Columbia
This image has been digitally altered to show virtual staging.
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SEAREI provides compliance workflow tools for the jurisdictions listed above. This is not legal advice. Confirm final disclosure requirements with your MLS, brokerage, and legal counsel.