Hawkins tells real estate professionals to talk to their home sellers
about deadbolt locks and explain to them why they're safer.
What
about deadbolt locks?
Not exact matches
Smoke detectors,
deadbolts, and fire extinguishers are three discounts that you should get with every single quote, but what
about the discounts that only an Effective Coverage expert agent can uncover?
You'll learn
about various ways you can get discounts, such as installing smoke detectors or
deadbolts.
Some states have laws
about whether a
deadbolt is required and you can ask your landlord to install a new lock system if the lock is not up to code.
Also, it may be helpful to inquire
about whether or not you need a
deadbolt.
Think
about it, even if your house has
deadbolts, do you leave your birth certificate and other private information on the kitchen table?
You'll learn
about various ways you can get discounts, such as installing smoke detectors or
deadbolts.
For example, anti-theft devices such as
deadbolt locks, window locks, and a burglar alarm system can drive the premium down to
about $ 684.
If you install window locks,
deadbolt locks, and an anti-theft alarm, you can lower a $ 750 premium to
about $ 675.
While you are thinking
about security, now is also the time to request a
deadbolt be installed on your front door if there is not one already.
Smoke detectors,
deadbolts, and fire extinguishers are three discounts that you should get with every single quote, but what
about the discounts that only an Effective Coverage expert agent can uncover?
According to The Verge, it has double the battery life of the second - generation model (which we currently recommend as an add - on to a traditional
deadbolt) and will be
about $ 80 cheaper.
We found that the Kevo locked and unlocked
about as quickly as a traditional
deadbolt with a key, and the convenience of not having to fish in our pockets was satisfying.
With a smart lock like the Schlage Sense Smart
Deadbolt, they'll be able to let themselves back into the house with just their smartphones, so you don't have to stress
about them getting locked out.
After all, you probably lock and unlock your door just
about every day — that makes your
deadbolt a prime candidate for an upgrade.
The keyless touchscreen
deadbolt allows users to lock and unlock a door from just
about anywhere, and create passcodes to manage access for family members, friends, and guests.
Yale security's Touchscreen
Deadbolt best Smart Door Locks relieve you from having to break your head
about keeping your door keys safe.
But talk is cheap, and smart locks are expensive — $ 219, in the Kevo's case,
about seven times the cost of a standard Kwikset
deadbolt.
Assuming your
deadbolt is compatible, you should only need a screwdriver (I needed a Phillips - head, but I supposed this could vary depending on your
deadbolt) and
about 10 to 15 spare minutes to swap out your old lock.
Kevo is a great option for just
about anyone looking to upgrade their dumb
deadbolt — so long as you're not interested in HomeKit compatibility.