What Smart Home Product Agents Should Know

Smart home technology is growing at a breakneck pace, and it’s up to real estate brokers to keep up with the latest devices. Knowing what they allow you to explain how they operate and how they add value to homes to potential buyers, may help you close deals. Here are some of the most prevalent – and valuable – smart home items that agents should be aware of.

Smart Lighting Systems

Smart lighting systems are Wi-Fi-enabled LED light bulbs that can be set to turn on and off at specific times of day using a centralized base station or app. They were originally developed to reduce power expenditures. Smart lighting systems, like smart thermostats, allow homeowners to control lights from away, and the latest systems allow you to modify the brightness and even the hue of the light these bulbs generate.

Intelligent Security Systems

Installing a security system in a house has always been a selling point. However, real estate brokers should be aware that modern smart systems provide homeowners more control over their security rather than relying on outside security agencies. Wireless cameras with motion sensors and night vision technology, as well as the ability to stream to a mobile device, allow a homeowner to keep an eye on their property from anywhere.

Rain Sprinkler Systems That Work

Homes with lawn irrigation systems are already appealing since their lawns are lush and well-watered. Learning how to manage sprinkler system controllers can be difficult for homeowners, but with a smart sprinkler system, it’s a lot easier. These devices can monitor the weather in real-time and automatically calculate when a lawn needs watering, reducing over-and under-watering. To be fair, it’s a niche product, but for certain groups, it’s a huge selling factor! These are just a handful of the most essential and greatest smart gadgets for real estate brokers to be aware of. There are lots more out there, and with new ones appearing every day, it’s a good idea to keep an eye out.

Thermostats with Intelligence

For various reasons, smart gadgets that regulate home heating and cooling are revolutionary. They not only help homeowners save money on energy by giving them more precise control over their home’s temperature, but they also allow them to set preferences like turning down the temperature at night and boosting it in the morning. These gadgets also allow homeowners to monitor and modify their house’s temperature when they are away from home. For extra safety, some of the most recent smart thermostat models have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.