They may not be familiar with all your devices, so be ready for explanations.
Even among tech-savvy buyers, smarthome technology comes with data privacy questions that may put off house shoppers.
is considered a fixture and stays with the house when it sells.
And doublecheck the listing to ensure it doesn’t mention the devices you intend to keep.
Failing to do so would put off potential buyers and cause issues during the inspection phase.
For electrical work, consider hiring professional help rather than doing the work yourself.
Consider putting together graphics that show energy savings found, or the benefits of timed smart lights.
Draw the buyer’s attention to the unique features of your house.
Just be careful not to go overboard and leave them intimidated.
You could consider a quick video that demonstrates the ease of use.
You wouldn’t want the routines to fire while visitors are touring your home.
You don’t want to leave your data for someone else to find.
you’ve got the option to take care of this step even before listing your home.
However, if your smarthome devices are part of the sale, don’t factory reset them right away.
Selling your home is a complicated, drawn-out process with many decisions to make.
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That’s less to deal with and less to work through.
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