Edward H. Campbell (@EdwardHCampbell)

How Sellers Are Using Smart Cameras To Eavesdrop on Homebuyers: Consider Yourself in a Reality Show By Kimberly Dawn Neumann July 31, 2026 Smart home security was designed to keep burglars out, but it's increasingly being used to keep tabs on potential buyers—creating a tense new dynamic in the real estate market. Almost three-quarters (72%) of recent homebuyers say they have either seen or suspected cameras, microphones, or recording devices during a home tour, according to a recent survey by LendingTree. And, at least 56% of sellers surveyed admitted they had recording devices active during a walkthrough. https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/smart-cameras-spying-home-buying/?cid=eml__1946:671fdfdc1a4446d4e6c1b034:rm202608011300_Marketing_Consumer_Weekly_EditorialNewsletter&deeplinkIdentityId=d88132c9-b99c-4b29-8d7f-0cb377bf1350 #News #US #Investments #RealEstate #Privacy #Voyeurism #Technology #Internet #NWO