Why Security Cameras Add Value to Your Home
Are you wondering why you need to invest in top quality home security cameras? If you are asking this question, then you obviously have not had to endure the trauma that comes with having your home burglarized. Believe it or not, there are people who make a living from stealing from other people's homes. If you have valuable items in your home such as expensive jewelry, state-of-the-art electronic devices/gadgets, one-of-a-kind designer clothing and basically anything worth stealing...
then you need to ensure that you invest in a home surveillance system which should be installed by reputable experts like a licensed alarm company.
Security cameras often deter burglars and even vandals from coming close to your Amelia Island, FL home because they are afraid of getting caught right in the act. You do not want to come home to find your home empty or find that your valuable possessions are gone forever and to be told by the police that they have no leads!
Be proactive with your homes security rather than being reactive after its happened to you!
Home security systems not only alert police of an intrusion but may also deter any unwanted visitors. Eighty-three percent said they considered security systems when deciding on a break-in and somewhat admitted that visible security systems deterred them. Sixteen percent considered themselves skilled enough to try to disable the system, but we should take into account that they were, after all, still caught!
There are plenty of other ways to deter crime, such as keeping property well-lit at night, securing doors and windows, and making the home look occupied by halting mail and newspaper delivery when out-of-town. But these steps won't help if someone does break in. Only an effective security system will literally sound the alarm.
Adding Security Cameras Increase Home Value
Most experts believe that installing a home security system will increase a home's value and are an item prospective buyers look for. Trulia.com strongly recommends that homeowners who are preparing to sell, get one professionally installed if they don't already have one in place. Security cameras are another upgrade that buyers appreciate, as well as sensor-operated security lights.
A security system can slow a home's decrease in value that occurs because of factors a homeowner can't control, including the recent real estate bubble burst, inflation, and other economic conditions.
A Basic System Provides More Features Than You Might Expect
A basic alarm system is not just a siren wired to a door or window. It will include a few other features:
- A control panel that has all the wiring and a backup battery that kicks in if there is an electrical outage.
- A keypad to arm and disarm the system with a password; it can also be used to contact 911 using a unique code.
- A siren that goes off when triggered by inside motion, or when a door or window is opened.
- Inside motion detector(s)
- Door and window sensors
- Central monitoring by a 24-hour service that will first attempt to contact the telephone number on file; if contact isn't made, police, fire, and/or ambulance are alerted.
- Cellular backup in the event phone lines are out.
Additional home security services can include:
- Panic button remotes
- Broken glass detectors
- Wired screens that set off alarm if cut or removed
- Monitored smoke and fire detectors
- Heat detectors, or smart thermostats
- Medical alerts
- Carbon monoxide detector
Having security cameras can be beneficial when you have children and you need to check on them. These days, fathers are not the only ones in the workforce; mothers also work as well; so it is common for children to come home to an empty house after they get off the school bus. Having home security cameras will also help you to keep a close eye on your children if you are not at home.
As you can see, having home security cameras is not only a feature to keep your home safe, but it adds a tremendous amount of value to your home.
If you are considering upgrading your security system with surveillance cameras, don't hesitate to call Atlantic Security, your local home security experts, for a free consultation!
Call us at (904)743-8444!
