You want to put your home on the market soon, which means you may also want to research ways to boost your property’s overall value. Investing in home automation and smart home improvements may attract interested buyers and sell your property faster. So here are some great tips from Dedicated Moving to help.
Smart Appliances
How convenient would it be if your refrigerator told you when you were low on milk or eggs? Wouldn’t it be great if your HVAC system learned how you like to warm and cool your house throughout the day? You can have both and more by investing in smart appliances. According to Cornerstone Home Lending, compared to traditional appliances, smart appliances can bump up your ROI average by roughly 10%.
Smart Selling
You should also consider implementing technology when selling your home. Current events changed how buyers and sellers explore properties for sale and show potential buyers what a property looks like inside. For instance, 3D walkthroughs help buyers view the inside of homes without setting foot inside the residence. Instead of meeting with a real estate broker, sellers and buyers may be able to schedule a video chat.
Home security cameras
Because crime may visit any neighborhood, buyers may experience a sense of ease making an offer on a home with security cameras, a video doorbell, or a security system. Besides catching criminals in the act, noticing security features installed around a home may deter potential crimes from happening.
Smart Hub
Similar to smart appliances, a smart hub makes it easy for homeowners to control their thermostat, music, and lighting with a phone or tablet. Younger buyers may be especially interested in homes with smart hubs.
Automated Lighting
Lighting may either soothe homeowners or become an unconscious pain point. Because different people have different lighting needs, installing an automated lighting system may attract potential buyers. True, LED bulbs already help save energy and money, but imagine a property with adjustable LED lights. Homeowners may adjust the lights to fit a certain mood or task to their individual liking. According to ZenBusiness, smart lighting is great because it adds a high tech flare to your home while also allowing you to save energy.
Smart Locks
When was the last time you left the house and arrived at your destination, only to agonize over whether you remembered to lock up the house? If you install smart locks that work off internet or Bluetooth connection, you can lock your doors with your phone. Those who have an especially hard time remembering to lock the door when they leave may benefit from smart locks that arm themselves after several seconds.
If you have a guest, repair technician, or visiting relative staying with you, you may give the person a smart lock code to get into your home when you aren’t there. The code expires after a certain time.
Smart Smoke Detectors
While every home should have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, it’s even more beneficial when homeowners know exactly where the smoke, fire, or carbon monoxide is coming from. Installing smart smoke detectors may not only save lives, but time, too.
Smart Sprinklers
Traditional sprinklers for residential properties may prove more trouble than they’re worth. By switching to smart sprinklers, homeowners enjoy the ease of programming their sprinklers from anywhere and adjusting them according to the forecast.
Take your time deciding which smart home features make sense for your budget and geographical location. The right investment may pay for itself.
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