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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I wouldn't discuss my personal security arrangements in a public forum... somewhat defeats the purpose.

Aug 22, 2018 12:08 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I do not discuss my security measures on the internet.

Intruders need to know that I know how to shoot.

Aug 22, 2018 12:04 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no, not at home or at the office.... I live in a neighborhood filled with the Franklin Police Dept.... there are cruisers in half the driveways....

Aug 22, 2018 12:24 PM
Rainmaker
711,852
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

We always assume that each listing has a surveillance camera going - make sure your negotiations on the home are not done in the home!

Aug 22, 2018 12:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,052,321
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Don't know, do ya! 😈
You'll hear click click and/or Luna before you find out.

Aug 22, 2018 12:52 PM
Rainmaker
450,126
Dana Hollish Hill
Hollish Hill Group, JPAR Stellar Living - Bethesda, MD
REALTOR * Broker * Coach

I've always felt that if someone really wants in they'll get in. So, I've never thought of security systems as loss prevention. With security cameras, I like the idea that bad bahavior gets punished. 

So many homes for sale have cameras in them now, I think it makes it harder to show homes because buyers are distracted and I can't always have conversations in the home, but must stand outside. 

Aug 22, 2018 12:32 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Yes,

yes, 

yes.

Aug 22, 2018 12:24 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Yes and yes. Hubby loves checking the cameras out when we're not at home!

They're visible through the glass and MOST homes have security systems these days anyway but, I think when you see a camera, that may cause a bit more pause than if you don't.

Aug 22, 2018 07:17 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,595
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Plus and minus. 

Aug 22, 2018 06:07 PM
Rainmaker
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Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

I'm 4K all the way in both of my homes and advanced security systems in two of my vehicles including 360 degree view systems that also works in park mode.

Had a incident at my home least year and with the help of a security camera, got a conviction, perpetrator was a member of a prominent family and will not be advancing toward medical school because of this! (Long story short)

Aug 22, 2018 03:53 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I sure am a believer.  

Aug 22, 2018 03:34 PM
Rainmaker
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

They have their place. I would use them in certain places.

Aug 22, 2018 03:02 PM
Rainmaker
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

DO I believe in home security video?

What kind of question is that. It's tangible, I can see and and operate it and recognize the benefits.

To 'not believe' really takes an over-developed sense of denial.

You know what I mean...."What global warming?"

It should be noted the neighbors marked police car was broken into and the assault rifle taken.

Criminals are increasingly brazen. Many are caught and never held accountable. As a society we lack the ability to teach character.

I like fire arms. I like laser sights. I like shooting ranges. Cameras make it even more interesting.

Aug 22, 2018 01:55 PM
Rainmaker
4,883,260
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I will pubically say I have a loaded Glock G 19 any other security devices is for only me to know.

Aug 22, 2018 12:11 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not a believer but many are!

Aug 23, 2018 05:09 AM
Rainmaker
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I am, I do and so do my neighbors - word of warning - we're both armed as well LOL

Aug 22, 2018 05:58 PM
Rainmaker
1,503,028
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Yes, I'm a believer that they are a deterrent to crime and can provide evidence.  I do have them installed at my house.

Aug 22, 2018 05:36 PM
Rainmaker
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Our brokerage does have video surveillance. Installed after we were burglarizes.

I am having video installed at home.

Aug 22, 2018 03:59 PM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Didn't know that. I know that associations in my area are all over people for covering their front doors with cameras which I don't think is right. They want them removed or put thru glass only - but .... you get better coverage without doing that.

I don't have a service now but maybe that's not such a bad idea.

Aug 22, 2018 03:36 PM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

John,

I am on the same page as Nina Hollander .  In California in public places, you will see a sign that discloses this, some of the smaller stores have "smile you are on camera!".  We had listings in high rises (commercial real estate) with security guards in the lobby.  

In the luxury residential arena, you just assume that there are video cameras.  In the listing notes there is a section for security system whether it is owned or leased.  A

Aug 22, 2018 12:36 PM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
  • For Sure.
Aug 24, 2018 10:42 AM
Rainmaker
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Yes

Aug 24, 2018 10:41 AM
Rainmaker
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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

I am a believer but I haven't set mine up yet.

Aug 23, 2018 06:30 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

John Bear - right now, we use 'RING' only....

Aug 22, 2018 09:29 PM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

My home and office are protected by God and Beretta

Trespass and I assure you you'll meet both of them.

Aug 22, 2018 09:17 PM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

First, you have to get past the 'guard', if you survive . . .  

Aug 22, 2018 07:00 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,303
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

This is the wave of the future...security viewed through phone screens and triggered by motion detectors

Aug 22, 2018 06:56 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes we do at home and office.

Aug 22, 2018 06:10 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

We have security cameras in our home.

Aug 23, 2018 05:11 AM
Rainmaker
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

YES I have  3 exterior cameras and an interior camera. They helped solve a case of my neighbors car getting broken in when he left his car doors unlocked and a kid walking by opened up and helped himself. 

Aug 23, 2018 05:09 AM
Rainmaker
1,726,096
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I would rather have a few hungry Dobermans at my door with the camera as a back-up when they take a break.

Aug 23, 2018 04:12 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Yes and yes (both).  It's not so much as "security" as it is peace of mind and being able to look in on my pets.  I can also talk to them through our cameras. and Yes I have a cat at the office too.

Aug 22, 2018 07:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

We have neither.

Aug 22, 2018 12:41 PM
Rainmaker
4,936,727
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

IWe have a system in our house just to be safe.

 

Aug 26, 2018 09:38 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I am looking into this already as it is to be installled in  a few weeks

Aug 23, 2018 07:21 PM
Rainmaker
716,049
Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Yes. And a few other goodies.

So... punk... do you feel lucky?

Aug 23, 2018 05:15 PM
Rainer
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

yes and also in our autos.  And there are cameras at my day job everywhere you look and then some.

Aug 23, 2018 10:36 AM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

We should not discuss in public

Aug 23, 2018 07:49 AM
Rainmaker
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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

That's for us to know!

Aug 23, 2018 05:23 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

It makes sense but not discussing my personal situation in public. But we hear more and more stories of breaks in cases due to video surveillance.

Aug 22, 2018 07:57 PM