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Home buyers being photographed while viewing houses for sale 1/14

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Home buyers being photographed while viewing houses for sale 1/14

 

It is not a bad idea for active bloggers to take a look at the available statistics for their old blogs. A topic that attracted a large number of clicks or comments may be something worth further discussion.

One of my August, 2013, blogs has attracted over 12,700 clicks and over 100 comments. That is the largest number of clicks for my 2013 blogs. The topic of home buyers being photographed while viewing houses for sale is still worth much consideration.

Some buyer agents are advising their clients to hold their comments until they leave the home that is being viewed.

Home buyers being photographed while viewing houses for sale

What are your thoughts on the use of video cameras that photograph prospects and agents as they view homes for sale?  The recorded comments can be very interesting as well as very invasive.

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I always thought it would be a good idea during open houses to post a sign at the front door stating " Cameras in use" just to discourage any would be thieves.

Jan 09, 2014 05:23 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are always appreciated. Have an outstanding January.

Jan 09, 2014 06:21 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Never thought much about this Roy, but can see the good and the bad!

Jan 09, 2014 08:29 AM
Lisa Friedman
Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT
35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

I always assume that we could be on candid camera and advise buyers that they can ask questions, however don't start jumping up and down saying, "This is the one!" - just in case!

Jan 09, 2014 02:02 PM
Lisa Friedman
Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT
35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

P.S. I will have to go back and review your older post along with all of the comments. I am curious what others have to say about the privacy issue.

Jan 09, 2014 02:03 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Roy.  I never go back and check out the clicks.  I should start doing it.

Jan 09, 2014 07:33 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Roy, never gave it mudh thought, but now can see it is worth considering! Thanks!

Jan 09, 2014 08:33 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

As a listing agent or seller It is useful, as a Buyer or their agent it is creepy and I would not want it. There are many homes now with cameras everywhere, In NH they can not record sound without letting all people know they ae being recorded. 

Jan 09, 2014 09:55 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Whose taking photos of who? Is the seller taking the photos, or the buyers as they walk through the property? Anyway...I don't like it.

Jan 10, 2014 02:18 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are very much appreciated. Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

Jan 10, 2014 02:21 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Sounds like invasion of privacy. 

Jan 10, 2014 04:22 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, it is so easy now to set up cameras, and bet there are many more homes having video that we think!   That is A LOT of views and comments, but a hot topic!

Jan 10, 2014 05:03 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Roy, I remember that specific blog and I guess new home buyers are concerned about getting photographed? Lots of clicks is fantastic. 

Jan 10, 2014 05:22 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Roy, If a seller is doing this and I know about it, I would wisk the buyers out of there. This is really not a proper way to show a home for sale. If the owners want to do this to their friends, they wouldn't have many for very long. Creepy!

Jan 10, 2014 12:54 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks for the tip, Roy.  I'm going to have to check out my old stats as well now.

Jan 10, 2014 09:06 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The invasion of our privacy is becoming an every day experience. I think it is prudent to advise home buyers that they may be on video when viewing houses and their comments may be recorded. It is okay to talk about the house but everyone should be aware of the circumstances.

 

Jan 11, 2014 12:53 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Roy, this is a great post - HEADS UP, Buyers and Agents - you have been warned. I think this is a good avenue/tool for Sellers. These are strangers going through a sellers home. I would like a home video as an extra protection for my personal property because you can not put everything under lock and key.Also, we have an OPEN HOUSE issue where an agent(s) can not be completely in every room at any moment.

Jan 11, 2014 02:35 PM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Roy,

It is interesting that that particular blog would be the most clicked on post of yours.  You always share lots of good information. 

Jan 12, 2014 05:13 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you.

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Jan 12, 2014 05:31 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes a good practice to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for current posts.

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