Three reasons smart locks are your best move when moving
Mar' 22
There are a lot of things to think about when buying a home or putting yours up for sale. But have you considered getting a smart lock? As a new homeowner, you’ll want to replace your locks right away for security, so why not choose one that also makes your life more convenient. And as a seller, electronic locks can make your home more attractive to buyers, too.
1. TRUSTED SECURITY
You have so many new house ideas, like what colors to the paint the walls, how you’re going to decorate your new movie room, getting the kids settled and more. One of the first things to do when moving, however, is replacing the locks on your new home. You never know who might still have a key – the previous owner, their cleaning lady, some stranger who picked it up after their kid lost it on the walk home from school.
Secure your home with a new smart lock or one that you brought with you from your old house. If you’re using a lock from your previous home, you’ll need to complete the programming and pairing process again at the new place. Either way, the addition of new door hardware – electronic locks or mechanical deadbolts – is the smart choice for security and style.
2. PEOPLE IN AND OUT OF YOUR HOME
When you’re selling a home, people are coming and going constantly. Whether it’s the real estate agent showing prospective buyers around or service providers coming to make repairs or clean, it’s impossible for you to be home every time someone needs to get in. Instead of leaving your door unlocked or hiding a key under a plant, install a smart lock to keep your house secure while still allowing access to those you trust. Instead of a lockbox on the door, ask your realtor about using access codes instead.
You can use an app to program new access codes into the lock, even setting schedules for when those codes can be used. And because you’re notified when they are used, you can keep a better eye on who is in your house and when. It’s an easy way to grant secure access to those service providers, not to mention see when people are viewing your home and preventing the realtor from showing your house during certain times of the day.
3. WHAT BUYERS LOOK FOR
Smart home devices are becoming more in demand and expected for buyers. In a 2018 survey, Coldwell Banker Real Estate found that smart home devices and other technology are integral to helping homes sell faster and for more money. A vast majority of the survey’s respondents said they expect certain smart devices to be pre-installed before even moving in. Topping the list were smart thermostats (77%) and fire detectors (75%). Sixty-three percent of respondents expected smart locks to be pre-installed.
Finally, as we move beyond 2020, consider the idea that many people may be looking for touchless technology in greater numbers. Not only is it convenient for those times when your hands are full, but it can also be more sanitary when you’re trying to keep hands clean and germ-free.
4. CURB APPEAL
The first impression is sometimes the only impression when it comes to deciding to make a home purchase. While there are plenty of major upgrades that will increase your curb appeal, updating front door hardware is one of the easiest and most noticeable improvements you can make. Browse our products to find the perfect door hardware for your home and refresh the front of your house in minutes.
