The Infinite Brief

Home sellers will allow someone to tour their prospective home, then use everything they see or hear as leverage in future price negotiations.

According to a recent poll conducted by NerdWallet, a full 15% of people who have sold a home in the past say that they’ve used these types of surveillance techniques to help make a sale.

Reports indicate that this trend has picked up steam over the last few years, as Wi-Fi-enabled cameras and microphones have become smaller and more affordable.