Going green, connecting to nature and creating cozy spaces are just a few of the trends CRSs are seeing in 2015. By Daniel Rome Levine
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Many of Chen’s buyers want to make sure their new home is automated and technologically connected. Smart thermostats are high on their lists. Especially popular, he says, is the one made by Google’s Nest Labs. These thermostats learn your daily patterns using motion detectors and automatically adjust the temperature according to when you’re at home and when you’re away. The thermostat can also be controlled and monitored from a mobile device. There is even a similar smart smoke detector that allows you to receive alerts on your cellphone when you are away from home. “Automation and connectivity are huge features that a lot of younger buyers, in particular, are looking for,” says Chen.
Security cameras are another feature Chen’s clients want. They typically place them at entry points and the garage, and they want to be able to view images remotely from a computer or mobile device. “There have been a lot of home break-ins and holdups in California, and people are nervous,” says Chen.
By Daniel Rome Levine
Reprinted from The Residential Specialist. See the complete article >>>