Why Buyers Are Looking For Smart Homes:
Homebuyers are fast becoming more and more interested in smart technology features
Numerous reasons these features are on the rise:
Makes people’s lives easier
Providing a sense of security
Attract buyers
Sells homes at a higher price
Top smart home features and their benefits:
Smart Security
· This is a great smart home feature that will help a property stand
· These systems allow homeowners to monitor their homes while they’re not home
· Provides peace of mind
· Stay in control of your property at all times
· Prevent theft
· Protect belongings
· Potentially lower home insurance rates
· Can be as simple as a DIY setup
· Doorbell ring – that alerts you on your phone with video and speaker system
· Video Cameras around the premise
· Window and door monitors
Smart Lighting
· Smart lighting systems provide homeowners with numerous benefits
· People can turn their lights on and off remotely just by using an app on the phone
· Users also have the option to schedule lighting to go off or on around the home
· Smart lighting can also provide security when set to turn off and on at random times
· It deters intruders
· Another security benefit is the motion detectors allow for the lights to be activated when movement is detected
· Creates energy savings
· You can even have your lights hooked up to voice activation so that when you walk into the house you can tell them to turn on
Smart Thermostat
· Smart thermostats are becoming more popular for many reasons
· Homeowners can minimize their energy costs and track their energy usage
· Gives you the power to adjust the thermostat preferences so you can decrease energy costs.
· One of the top perks is the ability to control the thermostat remotely.
· On cold winter day you can turn up the heat before arriving home or cool in down in the summer months
Smart Appliances
· Smart appliances offer a great level of convenience.
· Turn ovens on using your voice if you're baking with sticky fingers or have your hands full of groceries
· At the grocery store and not sure what you’re running low on? You can check the contents of your fridge using your phone
· Most smart appliances are also energy efficient and help the environment
· Tons of these appliances will impress homebuyers and lead to happy homeowners
Smart Garage
· Smart garage door openers offer tons of benefits most homeowners might not think about
· Depending on the model, a smart garage door opener can notify homeowners if the door opens without their authorization
· Allows homeowners to let people into their homes even without a key when they aren’t there
· You don’t need one of those “garage door openers” in your car to get into the garage
· Another safety feature is the carbon monoxide sensors that alert homeowners of dangerous fumes
· Park assistance is a favorite, it uses a laser guiding system so people can park in the garage with ease
Smart Shades and Blinds
· Convenience is key
· Motorized and smart blinds can be opened with a remote device or phone
· Homeowners can schedule when they want open or close Blinds automatically even when you aren’t home
· The blinds can know to close during the hottest part of the day to reduce HVAC usage or open in the winter to heat the room with the sun
· Energy savings are always a plus
· Plus you don’t have to have hanging cords
Smart Locks:
· Smart locks can be programmed according to your needs
· Visitors can be granted or denied access based on specified identifiers
· Doors can be opened with your phone
Features Coming Soon:
· The smart clock will scan your schedule and adjust the alarm
· Your shower automatically turns on and warms to your preferred temperature
· The car will be charged and ready to go
· Health sensors embedded in your bathroom detect signs of a cold coming on and placed an order automatically for cold medication
· Your groceries will have arrived by drone just as you are getting home and be ready to put away, and you didn’t have to make a list, because they sensor what's low in your pantry and refrigerator
· Smart lighting powered will revolutionize the way we illuminate our homes... automatically adjusting itself by detecting the presence of an occupant in the room – when the occupant exits, the lights will either dim or shut off entirely