3 Important Home Security Tips

Once you’ve moved into your new house, after a well deserved celebration, there will be many things for you to do. You wouldn’t want anything to bring you down from your real estate cloud nine, so your home’s security should be a primary focus. Safe guarding your home with the proper security measures will keep all of your important possessions and people who live inside safe and sound. Peace of mind is priceless which is why it’s so critical that you make sure it’s protected. Balboa Realty, a leader in Orange County real estate, will walk you through different ways to keep your home secure whether you’re home or away.

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1. Find The Best Home Security System

There are many different types of security systems for you to choose from and you will just have to consider which one is best suited for your house. Start by deciding fi you want a professional system or to do it yourself. If you are super handy and feel like you could properly install a home security system go right ahead and save money on the installation fees. If you are looking for a more personalized system you should opt for a professionally installed and managed one. The new professionally managed ones have a bunch of different options and with the smart systems you can monitor your home all from the palm of your hand. Whether you are 2 miles or 2,000 miles away, you can check on your home from your mobile device app and if need be, you can contact emergency services within minutes. The good news is, simply having any type of alarm system will deter the majority of break ins.

2. Show Off Your Security System

Don’t keep it a secret that your home is equipped with the best security systems around town. Show off your security stickers in your windows and put signs in your yards so that it’s easy to see your have a secure home and this will undoubtedly deter someone from trying to break in. Lights on the outside of your house that are triggered by motion are also a smart idea and won’t break the bank. In addition to security signs, stickers and lights, cameras are also key in prevention. Video cameras have become an increasing common homeowner security tool, so the cost is affordable and they are very important. Display them on the exterior of your house and it’s a good thing if they are visible. These cameras record all activity so if there is an attempted break in or suspicious activity, you will have video footage to look back on and even give to police if you have to.

3. Make It Seem Like Someone Is Home

Another way to prevent people from attempting to break into your home is to make it seems like someone’s inside your home when you’re gone. Leaving a TV or radio on may sounds pretty old school and like something that your grandmother has told you to do, but it has been proven to be effective. A little noise coming from the house will make a trespasser run the other direction. Leaving a couple lights on in your home is also a smart idea. If you have a smart security system, you can actually manage your lights from afar and turn them off or on a different times of day so that it actually looks like someones home and living there.

With all of Balboa Realty’s home security tips, you can rest easy that your beloved home will be totally protected.

Published on Friday, July 20, 2018