of providing home sellers with hidden cameras that will record potential buyer's comments and opinions made during open houses. This way the sellers can see what people are thinking and can make improvements to help sell quicker. What does anybody think of this idea and are there any legal issues I need to be aware of?
2006-12-17 07:14:54 · 3 answers · asked by Jim C 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
They are in your home. You have a right to video tape them as long as you do not profit from using their likeness. Obviously do not put any cameras in your bathrooms. Usually Realtors will be up front with you as far as what the potential buyers liked/disliked, so it may be better to ask them (when their clients are not around--they might not feel comfortable giving negative feedback).
2006-12-17 09:00:56 · answer #1 · answered by Scott B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to notify the potential sellers of the cameras. It is illegal to videotape them without their knowledge or consent. I do like the idea. Another idea is to have a camera set up in your office and have the people go in and report their ideas and suggestions about the house. I'm sure many people would do it in hopes of getting the repairs corrected before they buy the house.
2006-12-17 15:24:00 · answer #2 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THAT IS REALLY A GREAT IDEA BUT I BELIEVE YOU MUST LET THEM KNOW THEY WILL BE ON CAMERA. YOU DO NOT WANT A LAW SUIT. I MEAN I THINK IT IS FABULOUS IDEA BUT SOME PEOPLE ARE FUNNY THAT WAY AND MAY BECOME OFFENDED OR PARANOID. SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT THAT. WHO KNOW'S MAYBE SOMEONE WILL BUY YOUR IDEA FOR ALLOT OF MONEY AND MAKE A SHOW OUT OF IT. OR YOU CAN TOO.............
THANK YOU :-)
2006-12-17 15:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by Alexandra Solano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋