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John Novak, Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
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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.

May 16, 2015 11:55 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

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

May 17, 2015 06:28 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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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.   

May 17, 2015 03:22 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no, absolutely not.... the photos in mls are enough....

May 17, 2015 02:41 AM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

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?

May 17, 2015 12:44 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

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.

May 17, 2015 12:19 AM
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Beatrice Briseno
RE/MAX Unlimited - San Antonio, TX
Beatrice M. Briseno, GRI, CDPE, San Antonio, TX

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

May 17, 2015 12:00 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Interior - no

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Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

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.  

May 22, 2015 01:49 AM
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Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
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Yes most buyers like to take photos.  I always tell my buyers not to publish the photos online.

May 18, 2015 01:27 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

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.

May 17, 2015 04:32 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

John Novak - in most cases, the pictures in MLS are more than sufficient - so why would they need extra pictures?

May 17, 2015 09:29 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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In our MLS the listing agent states if the buyer is allowed to photo or video the property.

May 17, 2015 06:36 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Only if I have permission from the listing agent and the owners.  Otherwise it shouldn't be done.

May 17, 2015 05:43 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

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.

May 17, 2015 04:13 AM
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Raoul Loustaunau
EXP REALTY - Phoenix, AZ
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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

May 17, 2015 02:13 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
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So long as the seller approvals it. It can not point at family portrait or personal effect.

May 17, 2015 01:17 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I've never been asked this by a buyer but I don't believe I would allow it.

May 17, 2015 12:00 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Photographs by prospects should not be allowed without approval from the owners. Security risks always need to be considered.

May 16, 2015 11:55 PM