7 Smart Home Devices that Could Pay Off When You Sell

Adding smart home devices not only could help your home sell faster1, it could cut your home insurance bills in the meantime.2 Consider these devices to get started. 

1. Nest Learning Thermostat ($249) Ð Adapts temperature automatically based on your preferences and the change of seasons. Also lets you control temperature from the web. 
2. Nest Cam ($199) Ð Monitors activity in and outside your home. Outside version alerts you when someone approaches the home so you can talk to the person.  
3. August Smart Lock ($229) Ð Lets you control access to your home with your smartphone. Pair it with the August Doorbell Cam ($199) so you can see and speak to visitors, like a repairman, to decide whether to let them in.  
4. LIFX Wifi Bulb ($60) Ð Energy-efficient LED light bulb adjusts color and brightness through your smartphone. Also works with Nest products, for example, to dim lighting when a Nest product senses no activity. 
5. Nest Protect ($99) - Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. When it goes off, it explains by voice what and where the problem is and also sends an alert to your smartphone in case youÕre not home. 
6. Rachio Sprinkler System ($250).  Adjusts irrigation based on local weather forecast. Also, you can monitor and adjust cycles from your smartphone. 
7. leakSMART leak protection kit ($399). Protects your home from water damage by automatically shutting off water to your home if one of its sensors detects a leak. Also, it can send an alert to your smartphone. 

1 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Smart Home Marketplace Survey,
2 Insurance companies, including State Farm and Travelers, now offer discounts if you install smart home devices that reduce the chances of fire, water leaks or burglaries.