1,662,036
It's happen before in a home that my buyers were very seriously considering purchasing. But I get where you're going with the question.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
5,772,575
John,
It depends on the type of home we are talking about and what they are taking a picture of. If it is a fine home with paintings and valuable art work, I would not allow it. If someone is taking a detail on the fireplace or floors or other such feature, I would be OK with it.
I think that Michael Jacobs is correct, we live in California where very few are who they appear to be. Your waiter or waitress may be a record producer, actor, director, filmaker, etc. LOL A
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,572,645
Hi John -- as I understand it , our standard CAR (California Association of REALTORS) listing agreement states that unless specifically stated, sellers understand that photography(including videos, facetime, etc) of the property can be taken.
It seems so many people think they are filmmakers -- or maybe that's just a California thing.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
5,583,278
no, absolutely not.... the photos in mls are enough....
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,771,867
I do not get this. There are excellent photos on the MLS and they always want to take some with their phone, how can that help?
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,453,069
I immediately show them my 30 professional photos from MLS as well as my vtour on my ipad and ask if there is anything I missed? (rarely have I) Occasionally they'll take exterior photos of the neighbourhood but I do not permit interior photos, ever.
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
26,764
It's a touchy situation on an occupied home. I give them a copy of the mls sheet along with all the associated photos. I encourage them to take notes at our showings so they can remember the features they liked or disliked
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James Brockway
League City, TX
3,071,489
699,277
No way. I give them a piece of paper and a pen and tell them to write down all of the different aspects of the home that they liked or did not like.
67,369
Yes most buyers like to take photos. I always tell my buyers not to publish the photos online.
1,622,432
I usually ask the seller when I sign the listing if they would be ok with such. Most sellers do not mind. But if the seller does not want any videos/shots to be taken, no pictures will be taken.
4,319,419
John Novak - in most cases, the pictures in MLS are more than sufficient - so why would they need extra pictures?
4,883,260
In our MLS the listing agent states if the buyer is allowed to photo or video the property.
4,800,082
Only if I have permission from the listing agent and the owners. Otherwise it shouldn't be done.
921,504
Of course I do.
Because they have indicated the purpose and the owner has already consented.
HOWEVER, I do not permit a photo journal. Take the street, kitchen, the pool, the master and family room.
This is about MANAGING YOUR BUYER. To stay on schedule, you need to keep them focused, on task, and making decisons, not taking pictures.
Manager your buyer.
368,326
No i dont i give them the mls listing with the picture and tell them their are pictures in the mls . good question John have a good day
1,239,901
So long as the seller approvals it. It can not point at family portrait or personal effect.
3,626,530
I've never been asked this by a buyer but I don't believe I would allow it.
7,836,823
Photographs by prospects should not be allowed without approval from the owners. Security risks always need to be considered.