Adding Value to Your Home with an Alarm System
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and many other industry experts forecast strong growth in 2013 for the real estate market. Whether you’re thinking about moving into your dream home or want to sell your home in the New Year, you should always be thinking about how you can add value to it. After all, your home is probably going to be the biggest financial investment of your life.
You’re going to want to make sure that you’re not leaving any money on the table. Even your real estate agent will recommend certain value-adding features which will allow you to sell your home quickly and get more money back in return. So, what are some affordable options for adding value to your home? Let’s see…
Building a quality home theater system is one way to add value to your home with a single investment. It’s a great way to savor your spare time or throw parties with the music or movie of your choice. Another inexpensive way to add value to your home is to equip it with a central vacuum. It will not only keep your home cleaner and family healthier, but it will also give potential buyers a reason to throw some extra cash your way. Last but not least, if you haven’t already, you really must consider installing an alarm system. The great thing is that it’s affordable.
Listed below are four ways an alarm system can add value to your humble abode.
1. Increase its Resale Value
Scrap selling, what about leasing? If you’re toying with the idea of leasing your home to a tenant and buying a home elsewhere, installing a burglar alarm system will certainly increase its value. You should also consider the very real possibility of someone else buying your property, using it as a rental property and leasing it to tenants. Believe or not, this is an option that was trending in Houston and Dallas and can trend again.
So what exactly does this mean? As an owner of a rental property, or a home that may eventually become a rental, you’ve really got to make your property attractive in order to give it the competitive edge it needs to get off the market. Alarm systems that are fixed in the rental price allows landlords to rent homes with greater ease and for a higher price, especially if you’re in crime prone area. Always remember that buyers are looking for benefits and ROI. A security company with a positive reputation and affordable plans and packages is the way to go.
Quick tip: Add your alarm system as an asset when you list your home on the market.
2. Low Homeowners Insurance
The addition of an alarm system in your home can also help to secure lower homeowners’ insurance rates and help you save thousands of dollars each year. This is because insurance companies are well aware of the risks homes without alarm systems face, and are more inclined to reward you with discounts if you’ve already got an alarm system installed.
As mentioned previously, an alarm system is a relatively inexpensive value-adding feature and easy to install. Shop around for companies that will offer you the highest savings for protecting your home. ADT’s tip for those of you who are looking to sell in the New Year is to make sure the real estate agent puts emphasis on the your alarm system when showing off your home to potential buyers.
3. Point of Differentiation
Many property owners make the unfortunate mistake of being shortsighted about the real benefits of installing an alarm system in their home. Why don’t you try putting yourself in the buyer’s shoes? What if a potential buyer has looked at a home almost identical to yours in terms of design, décor and condition? Both homes meet the buyer’s wants, needs and desires.
Which one does he or she choose to buy? Will they choose the home with an advanced alarm system from America’s #1 security company or the home with an outdated alarm, or no alarm system whatsoever? In today’s tough real estate market, you’ve really got to do everything in your power to differentiate yourself from comparable homes on the market that fit the buyers taste.
Today, homeowners are increasingly considering the safety and security needs of their families. You’ve really got to make them look twice at your property. Alarm systems from ADT are state of the art and protect you and your family from not only criminals, but carbon monoxide, fire, flooding and other emergencies. Unlike older alarm systems, they’re aesthetically pleasing too, and won’t ruin the appearance of your beloved home with messy wires.
4. Safety and Peace of Mind
Last but not least, let’s not forget the investment in your family’s safety which can also add emotional value to your home. Alarm systems from ADT keep your family safe from home invasions and are the key to burglary prevention. They also give you peace of mind knowing that your family, including your pets, are protected from criminals, natural threats and medical emergencies.
Contact Us
We at Home Security Concepts are an ADT authorized dealer. We’re more than happy to help you purchase and install an advanced alarm system to add value to your home. Keep in mind that the value added is dependent upon the type of alarm system and alarm company.
Don’t just choose any ol’ simple alarm. Choose a state of the art alarm from America’s # trusted name in home security. Simply pick up the phone and contact one of our highly qualified customer service representatives. We can be reached at 954) 713-9411 for Broward County and (305) 424-9219 for Miami-Dade County.
