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Smart Home Technology Sells Homes

In a world where selling a home is already hindered by the economy and a generation that is hesitant to buy, smart home technology is making things even harder.

According to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC and Parks Associates, buyers are redefining “move-in ready” to include either installed smart home tech or installation-ready homes.

From the article "Smart Home Technology Sells Home" by Jeff G.

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