Home Upgrades: Going to A Smart/Keyless Entry System

When buyers are searching for houses for sale in Windsor or considering what Windsor homes would be right for them they will most likely have a wants and needs list. This is what their Windsor REALTOR® will look for when sending them listings they might be interested in. For younger buyers in the market, smart home technology shows up on their lists. From security systems, to security cameras, to garage doors, and door locks are all now connected to personal devices that can be monitored when you are not home.

The keyless/smart door locks mentioned above are one of the most popular upgrade options homeowners make. No longer do you have to worry about losing keys. You can forget about hiding that spare key or leaving it with a trusted neighbour. With a smart/keyless entry system, you can have every family member have their own unique code that will lock and unlock the door. Smart models can feature integrated networking and using the entry code will send notification that a specific user has unlocked the door. In addition, some will allow you to lock or unlock the door from afar making it easy to grant temporary access to home-sitters or maintenance people. In the case of failure, all locks come with the traditional key slot to manually operate the lock.

If you are considering upgrading to a keyless/smart door lock here are 5 key things to look for:

Easy to program
Multiple user codes (at least 5)
Epoxy-coated keys that don’t show a revealing wear pattern on the digits
Low battery alert
ANSI/BHMA certification

Here at Jump Realty our agents will give you honest advice on what course of action is best for you in their professional opinion and will always put taking care of your best interests first! With offices in Windsor, Tecumseh, Kingsville, and Chatham, no matter where you are, a Jump agent is ready to help. Please contact us for any housing needs and let us give you a better real estate experience!