Intercom systems are an integral part of multi-family homes. They control access to buildings and allow guests to get into contact with residents, and also act as the initial security layer to keep undesirable visitors from entering the community. If it’s about giving a sense of security and comfort for residents within the community, they are essential.
Intercom systems also come at an extra amount in communities that already have concierges who are available 24/7, for instance they may be viewed as an unnecessary cost. However, as the field and technology continues to improve and improve, it’s becoming more important to incorporate an intercom system into your multi-family home.
These are the top five advantages of adding an intercom system to your home.
1 – Increased Building Security
For the residents of your community, their home is their sanctuary. It’s their place of refuge. It’s where, after a tiring day, they are able to come back, put their feet up and unwind. The assurance that your community is safe will not only give residents confidence, but additional security precautions will make your community attractive to potential tenants.
A building’s intercom system can improve security in many ways. It is first, it serves as a first layer of security, by requiring guests (wanted or unwelcome) to the ability to call “buzz” into the building instead of simply going in. Residents can then control who enters the community since calls through the intercom system usually will be directed into their phones. This allows residents to function as a security checkpoint making sure that they know who they’re giving access to the building to.
2 – Convenience
Intercom systems can also provide the convenience of managing access to buildings. Similar to the majority of intercom systems, calls from visitors will be directed to the mobile devices of the resident. This lets residents check and give access to guests regardless of where they are. They are able to speak to guests who is trying to get into their building and, in certain instances, they can even observe the guest by video calling from their phones. This is especially beneficial for tenants over the age of 65 who usually aren’t able to get up to respond to calls.
Have guests arrived prior to the time that you needed to get out of the house quick? There’s no problem. You can allow them access from any place without having them wait on the outside.
3 – Property Value Increased (Asset) Value
The addition of an intercom system to your property and increasing the overall security of your property can boost the value of your home.
It’s not a secret that people would like to live in areas in which their families and they are secure, and having an intercom system contributes to that sense of safety and security. When you invest in equipment and infrastructure that help to increase the sense of security, not only will you prevent people from needing to think about additional security measures of their own, but you’re also making your community more attractive. This gives you a competitive edge which permits you to ask for or rent at a greater cost than a similar structure that’s not necessarily as secure, which can increase the overall value of your property.
4. Enhance Your Building’s Appeal to potential tenants
First impressions matter. In many instances the intercom system is often the first thing people see when they are guests upon entering the main entrance in the structure. Installing an intercom system that is modern and the first thing guests encounters will leave a lasting impression, and also set the scene to make your property more appealing to potential tenants.
5. Reduce Operating Costs
Certain intercom systems can aid in reducing your operating costs overall and will eventually pay for themselves.
In addition, an intercom system help keep your property and the residents safe, but it could also enhance the appearance of your building and increase the value of your property through the ability to charge higher rent and, in certain cases, actually reduce your overall operating expenses. Intercoms are a must-have feature you must consider for your community right now.
