The Homeowner-Spy [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] RECORDING ON THE PROPERTY: Seller understands that MN Statute 626A.02 specifically prohibits the interception of oral communications without the...Read More
Not Just Superstition Any More I’ve long suspected that at least a few home sellers were eavesdropping on prospective Buyers with listening devices. But I just, umm . . . heard (through the grapevine, as they say) of a substantiated case in Minnesota. Apparently, the Seller overheard the Buyer say how much they would pay for...Read More
Impromptu Office? Now, THAT’S Low Overhead I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop, but when you commandeer a table at Barnes & Noble for a group of people, spread out a bunch of contracts, and clearly “set up shop” in plain sight . . . you do tend to attract attention. In this case, a Realtor was explaining...Read More
Spying on the Buyer, or “Electronic Chaperones?” Every breath you take Every move you make Every vase you break* Every step you take I’ll be watching you –Sting; lyrics, “Every Breath You Take” Frankly, I’m surprised that it took until late 2011 to hear about it: a (creeped-out) colleague reporting that the home she just showed...Read More
