Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Protect Your New Home Now

By Pierre Levingston

It is important to remember your new home's security. You will have a lot on your mind in between decisions with landscaping and wall colors, but it needs to be done. The safety of your home should not be neglected.

There are a few different ways you can protect your home. Home insurance is a great protection that you need to look in to. Most mortgage loans now require you to have a home insurance policy in place in case of any accidents that may happen.

Another way to safeguard your home is to install a home security system. It is the best preventative measure you can take against burglaries. One of the most important things to remember when you are choosing a security company is to make sure that they come with a monitoring center.

You should consider how the monitoring center will communicate with you. Find a security service that offers wireless communications. A good monitoring company will also have safeguards put in place when communicating with you, such as asking for a security code if an alarm does go off in your home.

Find a security system that has a battery backup. Just because your power goes off it does not mean that you alarm needs to be. Security systems are meant to protect your home at all times, so be sure they have an emergency backup linked to your system.

Be sure to use your security decals the company gives you. Most burglars will avoid homes they know have alarm systems. Advertise that your home is protected with window decals and yard signs placed around your home.

Find a security company that offers more than the regular burglary protection systems. Good companies also provide services in case of emergencies. Find systems that monitor smoke, fire and carbon monoxide.

Ask around your neighborhood where you will be moving to see what security companies they use. Recommendations are a good place to start. You can also find well established companies easily online or in local phone books.

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