Imagine yourself touring a home with your real estate agent and gather in the living area or foyer to discuss the property. You begin to state what you like, what you don't like, personal comments, and strategy on price & terms of a potential offer.
STOP IMMEDIATELY! 🤐
Anytime I show homes I always advise my clients to hold all comments until we've exited the property or are in the car. Why? Two words, IN-HOME SURVEILLANCE.
Surveillance cameras in the home have gained popularity for parents to check on nannies but are increasingly used by homeowners to keep an eye on buyers touring their property. Many owners may be trying to capture incidents of theft or damage but they also are able to hear/see what buyers think of their home.
Video shots on hidden cameras are often legal in all 50 states. In the state of Texas capturing the audio portion of the video is also legal since they require only one-party consent to record audio.
When you are ready to start shopping for a home be cautious that all comments you make while viewing a home -even body language- could be captured on camera and used by homeowners to gain an edge during negotiations. Just imagine the counteroffer the seller would make if they heard how much you loved the property and would be willing to offer more than asking.
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