A security system for your home can give you peace of mind, which is why they’re so popular with buyers at the moment.
If you’re considering selling shortly and trying to decide how to improve your home at minimal cost, a security system is a comparatively economical solution.
Choices of security solutions are almost endless. You can buy a third-party monitoring service, install your own cameras on every level and room, and even have glass-break sensors because burglars don’t always come through a door.
Back-to-base systems offer sensors in each room that alert a security company to an issue. Monitoring by a security company can cost as little as $1 a day. However, you may be charged an additional fee if they respond to an alarm or call out.
Smaller-scale solutions however can also impress prospective buyers, including a video doorbell and good lighting around your home.
Below are some options worth considering:
Assessment – Evaluate issues such as the local crime rate, the size of your home and the amount you’re prepared to spend.
Research – Check out the different types of security systems: third-party monitoring, self-monitoring, DIY systems and those professionally installed. Include installation costs in your budget.
Complexity – The array of available tech is head-spinning and includes features such as a control panel with internet access through an app, access control technology, door and window sensors, motion sensor, security cameras, alarms and sirens.
Trust – It’s essential to purchase a brand that you trust. Read reviews of various companies and products before buying.
Fine print – If you want a monitoring service, ensure you understand the terms and conditions of their contracts, including the cost of purchasing their technology and its installation. Also make sure you know long they will take to respond in event of a malfunction when the alarm just won’t stop wailing.