Buyer's guide
How to choose a virtual staging company in Canada
Virtual staging companies vary widely, from fully automated apps to international studios to local teams. These are the questions worth asking before you send a listing.
8 questions to ask any staging company
Does a person check every image?
Fully automated tools can change walls, windows or views without anyone noticing. Ask whether a real person reviews each image before delivery.
Is disclosure built in?
In Ontario, staged photos should be clearly disclosed. Check whether a "Virtually Staged" label comes on each photo, or whether you have to add it yourself.
Do they know Canadian board rules?
A company familiar with TRESA, RECO and Ontario boards will catch problems before you publish.
Are prices in Canadian dollars?
Look for clear CAD pricing, with tax shown up front, so the invoice matches what you expected.
How fast is delivery, really?
Ask for a firm turnaround and what happens if it's missed.
Can you reach someone during Canadian business hours?
When a listing goes live tomorrow, a local support desk matters.
Where does your data go?
Ask how photos and client details are stored, and whether they're ever shared or sold. Canadian businesses follow PIPEDA.
What are the revision terms?
Check how many free revisions are included and the time limit to ask for them.
The three common types of provider
- Automated AI apps: fast and cheap, but usually no human review and no compliance check.
- International staging platforms: often good design, but billing, support hours and board knowledge vary.
- Local Canadian partners: human review, CAD billing and Ontario board familiarity, usually at a similar price.
How Truly Staged answers these questions
Every image is checked by a person. Every staged photo includes a "Virtually Staged" label and MLS remarks. Pricing is $30 CAD per photo, or $25 CAD for 12 or more, with delivery in 48 hours, one free style revision within 7 days, and an Ontario support desk. Read more in our compliance guide or see the gallery.
Staged photos in 48 hours.
$30 CAD per photo, $25 CAD for 12+. Save 10% on your first order with FIRST10.