# ROAM MLS: virtual staging rules

- Board: ROAM MLS (multi-association MLS including the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS)
- States: Louisiana
- Canonical page: https://relto.app/mls-compliance/boards/roam-mls

## As documented in RELTO's Louisiana research

- Disclosure rule: The ROAM MLS Rules and Regulations (version 2.2.2, revised 5/11/2026) contain no virtual-staging rule. They require that all photos, sketches, renderings, or depictions reflect an accurate portrayal of the property, so disclose per NAR Article 12. Photos must be of the listed property only and may not carry branding or additional information or imagery (staff may remove them); confirm with ROAM whether a "virtually staged" label is acceptable.
- Permitted: Not addressed in the published rulebook.
- Prohibited: Photos, renderings, or depictions that do not reflect an accurate portrayal of the property.
- Penalty: Fines defined in the ROAM Violations and Fine Categories, not to exceed $15,000.

Provenance: these board rules were documented as part of RELTO's Louisiana research, whose state entry is verified against secondary public guidance (MLS advisory, regulator memo, or REALTOR association PDF) (last verified 2026-10-11). No separate board-rulebook citation is indexed for this rule — confirm the current wording with the board directly. Full legal context, penalties, and sources for Louisiana: https://relto.app/mls-compliance/louisiana

## Not legal advice

Informational only. RELTO is a virtual-staging technology provider, not a law firm. Board rules and enforcement practices change; confirm each rule with the board’s current rulebook, your broker, and a licensed real-estate attorney before relying on it. Verification dates and confidence tiers describe the state entries, not board-specific rulebook citations.