Turn Your Home into a Smart Home to Sell Faster
- LeNae Schwickerath
- Dec 11, 2024
- 2 min read
Turning your home into a smart home can help it stand out from the competition and sell faster. It's not just Millennials and Gen Ys desiring a home with smart home technology, but even the Baby Boomers look for more convenience in their lives and they know how to use it! Remember, they are the generation that invented the personal computers!
Connecting devices to your smart phone can save energy, money, and time. There are four categories of smart devices:
Utilities - Thermostat, light bulbs, sprinkler, electrical outlet, ceiling fan, stove, washer and dryer, powered window shades, etc.
Safety - Wireless key entry, doorbell, garage door, outdoor lighting, etc.
Security - Burglar alarm, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, or any sensor that triggers a call for emergency assistance.
Audio / Visual - Personal assistant such as Alexa or Siri, TVs, music, etc.
Adding smart home technology doesn't have to cost an arm or leg, or even kidney. It is more affordable today than you might think. You can go to the big box home improvement stores such as Lowe's or Home Depot and find a plethora of compatible devices from light bulbs to garage door openers (my personal fav). If you are invested in the Alexa series from Amazon, they too have many compatible devices to select from at affordable costs.
With today’s technology available to consumers, it can be pretty easy and inexpensive to get started. Setting your home up with Smart Home devices can be a great marketing tool, and make your home memorable, without too much out of pocket.
For more ideas on easy home improvements to help sell your home, contact me today!
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