Home automation systems add to the convenience and security of your home, making the home more attractive and comfortable. Additionally, you can cut down on energy costs and make your home environmentally friendly with home automation that automatically adjusts lighting, window shades, and HVAC systems.
Smart Home Technology Is in Demand
What many homeowners may not realize is that choosing good-quality smart home technology may also add to the resale value of the home and give the home an edge in a competitive housing market. If you are wondering how to increase the resale value of your home, understanding what home automation products most attract buyers is key.
Features Buyers Crave
Not every home automation feature automatically improves your home’s resale value. However, there are some features that will impress homebuyers and give you an edge in the selling process. These features not only improve the home for you while you live there, but also improve your home’s value when selling.
Home Security
Security is always a prime consideration when buying a home. Buyers want to know that the neighborhood is safe for their family, but also want to know that the home itself is secure as well. Many home automation features are geared toward security, whether you are at home or away.
Visual doorbells allow you to see who is at the door through connectivity to your TV or smartphone. A small camera at the door provides a clear picture of who is on your doorstep, no matter where you are. At home, this allows you to skip answering the door for anyone you don’t know or don’t wish to see. Whether you’re at the office or away from home on errands, smartphone access provides the ability to see who is at the door. On vacation or travelling, you can see if someone is potentially assessing your house to see if you are away through the visual doorbell.
Automated locks provide a great deal of convenience while heightening your home’s security as well. When away from the home, you can easily ensure the doors are locked. This takes away the nagging sense of worry that you may have left a back door unsecured while away. At night, make sure the home is secure from the comfort of your bedroom by sending a remote signal to all doors to lock.
Home automation systems can also alert you when doors open or your security system is disabled for any reason. Remotely program lights to turn on and off as though you are home when you are away. Home security features are some of the most in-demand for home buyers and will add to your home’s resale value.
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Awareness
Keeping a home comfortable during the long Phoenix area summers can be expensive, and buyers are increasingly conscious of the environment as well as energy bills. Many home automation features will help lower energy bills while making the home more comfortable as well.
Automated thermostats not only adjust to your lifestyle to provide added comfort while you are at home, they also help cut energy costs by being able to keep the system off when you are away.
Automated home sprinkler systems can detect soil moisture so that you do not overwater the ground. These systems can also be programmed to conform to legal watering restrictions, so you avoid fines for watering while water conservation measures are in effect.
Automatic shades adjust the amount of sunlight in your home to allow you to enjoy your beautiful windows when you need them, but prevent excess heating of the home during hours of direct sunlight or when the room is not in use.
Automated lighting can be turned off remotely to save on energy when not in use. This feature is in addition to the security features of being able to turn lights on and off when away from home.
All these energy-saving features cut down on high energy bills and give peace of mind that the homeowner is doing his or her part to conserve natural resources. These features make a statement to potential home buyers that this home is modernized in a smart way that makes it efficient and comfortable.
Maximizing Home Value
Security features may appear on an appraisal and are reflected in insurance costs as well. Nevertheless, most smart home technology will affect luxury home resale values only indirectly. Why does home automation increase property values? Because all things being equal, home buyers are more likely to make an offer on a home with good home automation features.
A good smart home technology system may not have a direct effect on the home’s value, but by setting the house apart from other similar offerings, more offers are likely to be proffered on the home. This can potentially create a bidding situation where the selling price rises due to the competition to buy your home.
Additionally, you cannot put a distinct value on making a positive first impression on potential buyers as they walk into the home. Right away, buyers are likely to notice a video doorbell at the front door. This immediately creates a sense of security, as well as conveying a modern feel for older homes.
Keep in mind who the buyer for your home is likely to be. An older couple is likely more interested in efficiency and security for the home. A younger family may well be expecting efficiency and convenience features.
Smart Homes of Today
Smart home technology is now the home of today. Buyers are conscious of home automation features and particularly come to expect them in luxury homes.
Creative Sound and Integration has the smart home technology that will have value today and help you get the best return on your investment. Contact our professionals today to get advice on the best automation technology for your home and professional installation services.
