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Laws on video and audio recording vary by state, but to cope with increased scrutiny from watchful sellers, some real estate professionals are advising their clients to be wary during showings. Cameras that capture a buyer’s exuberance or dissatisfaction while viewing a home could reveal important negotiation leverage for the seller to later use against you.

That’s why it’s important to work out a plan for communicating when viewing properties with your real estate agent. Some agents have even directed their clients to text them their comments while they walk through a home—even when they’re standing next to each other.

More and more property owners are purchasing cameras for their homes, especially before placing them on the real estate market. It’s something I make all of my buyers very aware of when showing property. One tactic I have used is to have my clients pretend the owner is sitting in the living room while viewing the home.

Some agents in our area are even making an effort to be more transparent about hidden cameras at their listings. The Northern Nevada MLS does not require REALTORS® to note whether there is audio or video inside a home listed for sale. Hopefully Nevada agents are advising buyer agents in the private remarks section which is not publicly shown. The South Lake Tahoe Association of REALTORS® however requires agents to provide this information to their MLS. Regardless it is always better to hold your opinion of a property till you exit the home. Seller’s may not even provide this information to their listing agent.

1664 Apache Ave., Lake Tahoe 96150

1664 Apache Ave 96150

Beautiful three bedroom two bath Tahoe home comes with spacious livable loft used as additional sleeping quarters. Nestled in the Pines as if you were in a tree fort, this home has beautiful wooded views throughout as there are many windows… and not too many neighbors. It also comes with a new gourmet kitchen, carpet, bamboo flooring, gas fire place and a new roof. There is a beautiful balcony to barbecue on while enjoying nature in the yard. This house is only a three minute walk to some of the best hiking/biking trails that allow you a view of the lake once you get to the top. In addition to that Heavenly Resort is only 15 minutes away. The home is a turnkey vacation rental operation, and a perfect vacation home as it is being sold fully furnished. During the winter months streets here are plowed on a regular basis too. Easy to show contact Robert Stiles for an appointment today.  Chase International DRE# 01279125

1721 Sawmill Road, Lake Tahoe 96150

What do a large, mountain home, a tennis court, and an RV garage have in common at Lake Tahoe? They all require land coverage. It is required for every square foot of building development placed on a Tahoe property. Much of the value of this Sawmill Road property lies in the building capabilities and coverage available to your family. Zoned for single family residential, this 2.5 acre parcel offers 16,901 SF of type 1A coverage and 25,852 SF of type 6 coverage. This parcel also sits adjacent to CA Conservancy and U.S. Forest Service land providing additional privacy. The setting of this property offers mountain views, backs up to Twin Peaks, and is located across the road from the Lake Tahoe Country Club Golf Course and the Upper Truckee River. Call today to receive more information and to hear the additional benefits to owning this property. Showings are by appointment only.  Call Robert Stiles at 530-314-0352. Chase International DRE# 01279125