With the rise of affordable and subtle recording devices, the number of homes installed with security systems and other electronic recording mechanisms has also risen. According to Nielsen, nearly a quarter of U.S. households own a smart speaker like Amazon\u2019s Echo, Google\u2019s Home speaker, or Apple\u2019s HomePod. Trade associations estimate that more than 15 percent of homeowners have security cameras installed in homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, many buyers and sellers are unaware of how these devises can affect the sale and purchase of a property. You may unknowingly be including the other party in a conversation between you and your real estate agent during a walk-through!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Realtors are now coaching their clients not to speak while they are touring a property, lest their comments are recorded. In addition to compromising privacy, recorded conversations could give the seller a leg-up in negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The state of Florida has a \u201ctwo-way consent law,\u201d that prohibits most recordings unless both parties consent to be recorded. The law does not apply to some private settings, of course, but it is definitely a consideration when viewing properties. Depending on the circumstances, the seller could face felony or civil penalties with punitive damages!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Real estate boards, the Florida licensing board, and agents advise caution when discussing a property while on the premises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agents may have to include a notice of recording device in their listings at some point in the future, but today, that is not the norm. So, buyer beware! Keep your comments minimal while touring a prospective property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For guidance when navigating the real estate market, consult a real estate attorney and your real estate agent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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