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Home Security Value

I have some questions for the Real Estate community. Does having a security system in a house add value? How much value? Or, is it a factor at all? How much value does a gated community add? If you were to compare identical homes and one was in a gated community what would be the price difference?

We see so much on the news that is scary. Then I saw a news special about "lock bumping" or "Key bumping" and it really shocked me.

Posted by Drew Jelmeland~Home Mortgage, Loan and Accelerated Home Equity on 08/08/2007 04:48 PM

Comments (6)

6 Comments on Home Security Value

AUG

2007

In my opinion, it does not add value with my clients. Alarm systems can be installed, many times for free with the signing of a specific term contract with the monitoring companies. Many times the alarm systems I have seen are out dated, or only cover doors. What good is an alarm system if it does not cover windows as well? The only benefit I can see from it, being available to the buyer is the potential of hearing their kiddos coming and going. If it is there in the home great, and if not, it can be put their cheaply.

David, thank you. Funny one of my friends uses their system for exactly that. So that they hear a beep if the kids open a door or window.

NOw that's just scary... I'm glad you posted this. I'll be sure to share this here

Stephen, thank you. It is definately a shock how quick and easy it is.

JAN

2008

What a Great thing to share. I learned something new.

JUN

I actually sell alaram systems and i am glad there are some people out there that understands that if you dont have all your doors and windows protected its just a worthless peace of service !! Oh also just so you know i do this job to help other people who cant afford to pay money to get security systems installed for cheap my real job I am a contractor !

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