Many homes these days have surveillance equipment ranging from high-tech motion detector and video cameras to so-called “nanny-cams.”
Home buyer beware! The seller may be watching. And listening.
A growing number of home sellers are using security cameras and microphones to watch potential buyers as they tour their houses or condos. They then may use what they hear or see as leverage in price negotiations.
Home sellers also use such equipment to protect their belongings during open houses and showings. The trend has been fueled by the spread over the past five years of inexpensive Wi-Fi enabled cameras and mics that homeowners can buy and set up themselves for home security. Motion sensors notify them by text or email that a visitor is in their
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