Last week the 2014 International CES was held in Las Vegas
where the world’s greatest technology leaders showcased thousands of products
across more than 15 categories, one of which was updated home technology.
Garnering the most notoriety was the launch of Samsung’s
Smart Home platform which allows users to connect & control all Samsung
Smart Home devices with one app on their smart phone. This app would allow
users to remotely control home heating systems, as well as turning lights &
televisions on and off, even through voice activation, with plans to expand
& partner with third party service providers in the future.
Not to be outdone, LG used the summit to unveil Home
Chat, a new messaging service that lets homeowners control their home
appliances – from washing machines to ovens – via text message, as long as the
appliances are (of course) from LG’s newest line of smart appliances-which is
expected to go into effect in the next few months.
In the coming months other brands are sure to jump aboard
& launch competitive services soon, but the emergence of this new
technology is indicative of one strong fact in our current real estate market –
technology is trending, and it would behoove Atlanta home sellers to get in
front of this trend today.
While not everyone can update their Atlanta listing to the
newest line of smart appliances to get ahead of the competition, there are some
things you can do to showcase your Atlanta real estate as a fresh & modern
listing.
Affordable products currently on the market are the Staples
Connect HUB ($99.99) which allows Z-wave outlets, dimmers, sensors, door
locks, smoke-detectors (BRF/First Alert)& thermostats (Honeywell) to be
controlled via smart phone. Add-ons to
upgrade your electronics to “enabled-status” are also available including GE
plug-in modules, Aeotec oven/range extenders, Lighting kits & home
monitoring kits at various prices.
Also currently on the market is Interactive
Voice’s Ivee Sleek ($299.99), a voice activated personal assistant that
allows voice control of brands such as Schlage locks, Philips & Belkin
lights, Jasco fan switches, & GE dimmers – just to name a few.
Not in the financial position to update appliances? That’s
okay too. You can use just the knowledge of what’s currently hot in the Atlanta
real estate market to give your listing a competitive edge. Be sure to list the
brands of your appliances if they may be compatible for easy upgrade such as
“GE range, dishwasher & refrigerator” or “new Philips/Belkin LED light bulbs
throughout.” Even something as simple as listing High Speed Internet Available
in your neighborhood features could pique that right techno-savvy buyer’s
interest. Sometimes you don’t have to put a lot of time or money into your
listing to stand out, you just need to know what existing features to
highlight.
Happy selling Atlanta! We hope these tips help you have a
speedy & successful home-selling process in 2014. Please call us today at
770-640-6800 or visit us online to
learn more about our $499* flat-fee listing & how you can save thousands
versus using a traditional real estate agency.
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