How Sellers Are Using Smart Cameras To Eavesdrop on Homebuyers

Article Courtesy of National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

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. 

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