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
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.
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.
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.