High Tech For Buyers

Today's real estate professional needs to be as, or more,  knowledgeable than the consumer. Although it is impossible to know everything, home buyers are becoming more tech savvy and have a higher demand for homes that meet their needs. Preparing yourself by having an arsenal of questions about their needs can give you an advantage and impression that you are on top of their technology home needs.

If the latest technology or entertainment options are important in your home buyers, add the following questions to your buyer’s checklist.

1. Are there enough jacks in every room for cable TV and high-speed Internet hookups?
   
2. Are there enough telephone extensions or jacks?
   
3. Is the home prewired for a home theater or multi-room audio and video?
   
4. Does the home have a local area network for linking computers?
   
5. Does the home already have wiring for DSL or other high-speed Internet connection?
   
6. Does the home have multi-zone heating and cooling controls with programmable thermostats?
   
7. Does the home have multi-room lighting controls, window-covering controls, or other home automation features?
   
8. Is the home wired with multi-purpose in-wall wiring that allows for reconfigurations to update services as technology changes?

These questions are only some of the many technology options that are available to buyers, so be sure to check what is important to your client. The checklist is a great way to start a conversation with your home buyers about technology and it will give you a better idea of what they expect from their new home.

Information provided in association with:
The Consumer Electronics Association
(www.ce.org/techhomerating)

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