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Having a SMART HOME is already one of the fastest growing trends in home design, but smart home technology will soon move from a 'plus' to a 'must'. Smart technology provides convenience and helps improve health and safety within your home. Here are a few simple, smart upgrades you can make now that will appeal to buyers for years to come:
Touchless Everything. Temperature and lighting control can now be voice or motion-activated. Touchless faucets are now an inexpensive and health-conscious upgrade.
Carbon Monoxide / Smoke Detectors. Smart carbon monoxide and smoke detectors employ innovative features such as self-testing, direct communication with emergency dispatchers, and advanced sensors that can detect both slow-burning and fast-burning fires.
Thermostat. Many smart thermostats can be paired with mobile devices so the climate in your home adjusts depending on whether you're home or away, saving you dollars you didn't know you were spending.
Video Doorbells/Cameras/Garage Doors/Keyless Entry. Once costly and cumbersome, security cameras and video doorbells are more affordable than ever and, with wireless technology, have never been easier to install. With the help of your mobile device, you can check in on who is coming and going from your house from anywhere. Just be sure your home has the bandwidth to maintain the numerous options now available with remote connectivity. The possibilities are virtually endless.
Michael Strong
Rising Tide Realty - Broker
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