Move over square footage, hello gizmos! Apparently, there is a newest trend in luxury real estate and this has got homebuyers sacrificing even then most important square footage.
It's no longer a game of size and area, but how techy a property is; and this has got agents responding to the demand. Here are the technology must haves that affluent home buyers are looking for according to Realty Times:
Get a smart thermostat
One of the well-loved smart home additions is a smart thermostat. This technology allows the homeowners to control the overall climate of the home instead of just adjusting through exact temperatures. The setting can be linked to the homeowner's smartphone so they can control the system even when they are not in the property. Having guests over? Warm up the living room while you are on your way and have the space already cozy upon entering the front door.
Enhance your home surveillance
Unlike before when home security systems only mean annoying alarm sounds and police arriving over false danger, home surveillance has now become real-time. With the use of wireless cameras that come in sleek and discreet design, homeowners can get a view of any part (outside, inside) of the house as things happen. By linking the system to their smartphone, they can keep an eye on their home even if they are thousands of miles away and sipping martinis.
Go high-tech culinary
Now, it no longer just takes new appliances to make your kitchen desirable for potential homebuyers. Think no-touch faucets and smart refrigerators that can send alerts whenever the grocery supply is running low. Some even have built in camera which allows you to get a view of what's inside without having to actually open the appliance. There are also Wi-Fi refrigerators that can be connected to your mobile device and several accessories that allow 3-D printing.
Upgrade your luxury entertainment
Entertainment can now be controlled using just one device. That's right; adjust the lighting, switch channels on the smart TV, turn the music on, or even monitor your home's security and thermostat in the same device. This all-in-one control system allows the homeowner to conveniently multi task and setup a luxurious ambiance when necessary.
