Security Cameras for your Luxury Condo or House
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Do you own a luxury home or condo? If so, you really need to think carefully about what home security system you install. We’re going to go over the basics in this article that you need to make sure you cover before you make a purchase. The good news is that there are a lot of different options these days, and you’re going to be able to find something that works for you by protecting your home or condominium.
Selecting a Home Security System
Here’s a look at the specific issues you need to think about before you install a home security camera system.
- Know Your Property – Before you buy anything, you need to know the layout of your property. Whether it’s a high scale home or a condo, you want to know what major areas of the property you want to have covered with a camera. More cameras cost more money, of course, but you want to make sure you don’t have any blind spots.
- High Resolution – If you want to be able to identify people if they do break into your home, you need to make sure the security camera is high enough resolution to actually capture someone’s face. Law enforcement aren’t going to be able to find a subject if they’re blurry and pixelated! Spend the money to get high-end equipment.
- Storing Files – Taking video can use up a lot of space on a harddrive, but you want to make sure you get a camera system that uses a computer rather than tapes to store the video. This will make it easy to store and back-up the video you capture in case you ever need to come back to it at a later date.
- Real Time Monitoring – One of the really cool things about some of the modern home security systems is that you can check out what’s going on at your home via your smartphone or other mobile device. Just make sure you purchase a system that will allow you to do this without charging you more every month.
- Hidden or Not – Another thing you need to think about is whether the cameras will be hidden or not. On the one hand, if they’re visible, it may deter people from trying to get into your home. Still, if they’re visible, would-be criminals may be tempted to try to break the cameras, which could end up costing money.
Following the tips above, you’re going to be able to find something that keeps your high-end home or condo safe from all types of bad guys. Most of these systems cost money, but if you’re serious about protecting your property and belongings, you need to make sure you spend enough to get a security system that’s actually going to work.
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Bo Kauffmann is a residential real estate agent with over 18 yrs experience in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 2010 and receiving the REMAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Bo has sold over 500 houses and condos in the Greater Winnipeg market. He is an accredited buyer representative (A.B.R.) and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. Bo provides exceptional service to First-Time Home-Buyers, Seniors looking to downsize and Home Sellers of all ages. He can be reached easily By E-Mail or call/text him Call/Text Here 
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