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CONNECTIVITY IS KEY THIS
HOME-BUYING SEASON
The spring home-buying sea- son is just around the corner and that means people are busy making improvements to get their homes ready to sell. These days, home upgrades are increas- ingly focused on one key feature: connectivity.
Buyers want smart homes they can easily control from anywhere. From smart HVAC and sprinkler systems to connected garage door openers, it’s all about creating convenience and comfort.
SECURITY GETS CONNECTED
Security systems are nothing new, but the technology used to arm those systems is changing rapidly. More and more home security companies now offer fully connected systems that allow users to protect and moni- tor their homes from any smart de- vice. Whether it’s a live video feed, the ability to lock and unlock doors remotely or just checking that all sen- sors are working properly, integrated security systems offer peace of mind.
Having the infrastructure in place can be a selling point for buyers who want to make sure their new home is as safe as possible, given they’ll only have to set up the monitoring sub- scription upon move-in.
UPDATED GARAGES ADD VALUE
According to Remodeling Maga- zine’s Cost vs. Value survey, a ga- rage door replacement is the num- ber one home improvement project in terms of return on investment. But these days, more homeowners are taking it a step further and in- stalling new technology to make the garage more user friendly.
For example, the SilentMax Con- nect garage door opener from The Genie Company comes with Aladdin Connect technology built-in to im-
prove convenience and functionality. Not only is the opener super quiet — ideal for attached garages — but the connectivity features allow you to check whether your garage door is open or closed, grant individual ac- cess with virtual keys, instantly know when someone is operating your ga- rage door (authorized or not), and provide a log of when each opener was used — all from your phone or smart device.
Thanks to this technology, you can open the garage door remotely for delivery people, a housekeeper or for your child coming home from school. Considering your garage is one of the most accessed points in your home, this functionality is a great security feature and proves that garages offer more than just storage space. With the right connectivity tools and features, they can provide convenience that will be attractive to future owners.
SAVE ENERGY, INCREASE COMFORT
As home improvement trends go, increased connectivity is rivaled only by the desire for more energy- efficient homes. Smart thermostats accomplish both these aims and can increase the value of your home in the process. Smart thermostats let you easily control the temperature in your home from any connected device.
You can adjust the temperature in individual rooms or let the system program itself based on your usage history. For energy-conscious buy- ers, this kind of technology provides a way of living that’s as aspirational as it is attainable.
LIGHTING THE WAY
Smart lighting has turned from a novelty to a practical tool as prod- ucts have gotten more advanced. Programmable lighting allows you to schedule when your lights will come on, turn on and off lights remotely or change the lighting to improve aes- thetics. With a smart lighting system, you’ll never have to get out of bed to turn the lights off downstairs, and you can always come home to a fully lit house, boosting your sense of secu- rity. With these kinds of applications, your home’s lighting can go from a ‘given’ to a must-have, attracting buyers like a moth to a flame.
New, smart products are hitting the market every day. For homeowners savvy enough to incorporate this new technology into their homes, they’ll not only be more connected, but they’ll likely see more offers rolling in when it comes time to sell.
This article is courtesy of Brandpoint.
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