According to Consumer Electronic Reports and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a home automation system can add three to five-percent to the value of a home. For many, the bigger motivation is having control over their domain.
Michele Weissman, Owner/President of Security Vision of Myrtle Beach said, “As technology changes, people want the newer touch-screen key pads. They want the every-day easy solution of adding home automation to their security. With that nice touch-screen key pad they can control cameras, lights, keyless entry door locks, blinds, temperature and all kinds of automation that is built into the system.”
Michele has worked with new home builders for years, and has seen a progression in builders’ use of home automation and security packages. She said, “What we’re finding is builders are now looking to give homeowners a package that is more up to date, not just basic security. It’s an automation platform that makes life convenient. You know what’s going on in your home through an app that gives notification of any kind of event.” Michele added, “Some builders have it so homeowners are moving into a smart home.”
Security Vision commonly uses the alarm.com platform because it is affordable and offers an excellent solution for someone who wants to tie in security with ambient controls and other notifications. Michele said, “Alarm.com is great about staying up with the cutting edge of technology.” Security Vision believes it is important that customers be empowered to control their rules and preferences when deciding on home security and automation systems. Michele said, “When we’re working with builders, especially custom builders, we like to sit with the homeowner and go over how they use their home. It is a matter of finding the right product and right solution based on what the customer is looking for.” Michele added, “We also do commercial work. Businesses want to have a system similar to home to monitor the coming and going of employees and have access point controls.
Another service that Security Vision has added is a central vacuum package. Michele said, “Eighty percent of the messes are in 20% of the home, which are the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room.” Having a mini hide-a-hose in the kitchen, for example, makes cleaning crumbs from floors, counters, cabinets and drawers so much more convenient than hauling out the vacuum and attachments to spot clean.
Michele summed up, “Technology is always changing and we have to stay up with it, but it’s a fun business to be in because people like it and want it. I like to see people happy and get excited about what they can do at their house.”
To learn more about fire and security products and services provided for both residential and commercial applications, you may view www.securityvisionmb.com and call 843-839-4238.
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