Do Smart Home Upgrades Up Your Home's Value?

Does adding smart home features boost your home's value? Yes. Here's how, what, and why.

Hi, I'm Tanja Odzak, Realtor with eXp Realty, helping people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay for the last 10 years.

Smart, energy-efficient devices like lighting systems and appliances are big selling points, buyers appreciate the long-term savings and the modern, eco-friendly feel. Smart thermostats, doorbell cameras, and smart locks stand out in a competitive market. Smart security matters too, video doorbells, motion detectors, and cameras give buyers peace of mind and mean less work for them, something they're willing to pay for.

These upgrades also attract tech-savvy buyers, Millennials and Gen Z actively search for homes with smart technology already built in, and a home set up this way reads as move-in ready and designed for the future.

I'm Tanja Odzak, and I've sold over $100 million worth of homes with a decade of experience in the East Bay. It's a small investment that can translate into a big perception of value. If you're thinking about selling and want to know which smart upgrades give you the best return, let's talk.