AI virtual staging for real estate agents in South Africa. Stage empty properties in 30 seconds at R1.85 per image, with no furniture hire, transport or setup.
Try Free — 3 CreditsSouth African buyers search mainly on two national portals, and property practitioners are regulated by the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) under the Property Practitioners Act 2019.
The Act's code of conduct prohibits false statements and misleading marketing, so virtually staged photos should be labelled and accurate.
South Africa's largest property portal.
Major national portal for sales and rentals.
Practitioners must not make false statements or use misleading marketing techniques, and contravening the code is sanctionable conduct — the PPRA can impose fines, suspension or licence revocation.
The Consumer Protection Act also prohibits false, misleading or deceptive representations to consumers, which applies to property marketing.
A summary for orientation, not legal advice. Last reviewed .
Mark each staged photo as virtually staged so it isn't mistaken for the property's actual furnishing.
Buyers look closely at security, parking and outdoor space — don't add or hide features in these areas.
Show realistic furniture for flats and townhouses in sectional-title schemes.
Keep the empty photo so buyers can see floors and finishes.
DecoAI bills in US dollars: $5 for 50 credits or $12 for 150 — roughly R1.50–R1.85 per staged image. New accounts get 3 free credits.
Yes, if it isn't misleading. The PPRA code of conduct prohibits false statements and misleading marketing, so label staged photos and keep the property unaltered.
Yes. Breaching the code of conduct is sanctionable conduct, and the PPRA can fine, suspend or revoke a practitioner's licence.
Staged photos appear on South African portals; label them clearly and keep an unstaged version.
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