The Ultimate Smart Home Series

Knowing what's available in smart home technology is a value-add for agents selling new and existing homes. Broaden your expertise with this collection of articles.

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From turning on the shower to monitoring energy usage to automating appliances, smart home technology is integrating more fully into homeowners’ lives. Today’s solutions are plentiful, offering innovative home efficiencies and comfort. A wide variety of smart home technology now appears in new-construction homes, and it serves as a desirable point of differentiation in existing homes. It’s more important than ever for real estate professionals to educate themselves on the benefits of this technology, how it operates, and what truly defines a smart, connected home.

Learn more in the articles below.

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Help your clients find the best smart vacuum for them.

Creative, custom lighting in a home is easier to achieve than ever. Here are some popular light strip options homeowners might consider.

Smart switches allow homeowners to control interior and exterior lights via a smartphone app or through Amazon Alexa or Google Home devices.

A plethora of kitchen gizmos, security tools, and smart-home accessories debuted during CES this year.

Provide value-add for your green-minded clients and walk them through what they need to consider before installing solar panels.

For some homeowners, smart-home tech has become a hobby. But integrating devices can take time—and a little savvy. Is it time to hire a professional?

Ring, Nest Hello, Arlo, Eufy, Remo+, GateLabs go head-to-head in this comparison of features, installation, and price.

From an Alexa-enabled smart mirror a digitally preset shower system, check out the technology that’s adding comfort to the bathroom.

Get a comparative analysis and cost breakdown on smart home products that won’t break the bank.

What better time to upgrade to a smart office that meets your needs? Here are four products that will improve your ability to work from home.

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