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The Advantages of Having a Home Security System There is an old saying, "a man's home is his castle," but what if someone invades your castle; stealing your personal possessions and potentially, harming your family? A well thought out home security system may be the answer to such an occurrence. What are the benefits of having home alarms? Security against unwanted entry: Regardless of the motive, any home invasion is always unwanted. When a security system is purchased and installed, part of the package are window stickers and yard signs. This is the first psychological barrier against unwanted home invasion. If the thief knows the home is secured with an alarm system, he may think twice about attempting to break in. Loss prevention: Burglars are considered opportunistic criminals, they have no intention of hitting a particular house; they roam around a neighborhood, find a likely soft target and break in. A security system is something that will, in most cases, force them to find a more likely target of opportunity. Safeguarding lives: Some burglars may become hostile if they are interrupted by the homeowner while they are robbing the place. If they don't get in to start with, the chances of a violent encounter are remote but if they do, you will be forewarned by the alarm and sit tight until help arrives. Insurance discounts: Most home security reviews indicate that insurance companies, on average, give a 20% discount on the home insurance premium if you have a security system installed. The insurance companies do this because they know that homes that are secured are less likely to be burglarized. Upgrading of property value: Should you move, your home will have a higher resale value because of the security system which is in existence. The new owner will only have to change the monitoring plan to his name, no further expense will be necessary. Relaxation: When you get home after a hard day's work, all you really want to do is relax in the comfort of your home. A home security system makes you feel safer and more secure. Value for money: Many home security systems are tied to fire alarms and flood sensors. You get far more than just a system that will help prevent break-ins. When you consider the alternatives, I think you will agree that the benefits of having a home security system far out-weigh the costs.

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The Advantages of Having a Home Security System

There is an old saying, "a man's home is his castle," but what if someone invades your castle; stealing your personal possessions and potentially, harming your family? A well thought out home security system may be the answer to such an occurrence. What are the benefits of having home alarms?

Security against unwanted entry: Regardless of the motive, any home invasion is always unwanted. When a security system is purchased and installed, part of the package are window stickers and yard signs. This is the first psychological barrier against unwanted home invasion. If the thief knows the home is secured with an alarm system, he may think twice about attempting to break in.

Loss prevention: Burglars are considered opportunistic criminals, they have no intention of hitting a particular house; they roam around a neighborhood, find a likely soft target and break in. A security system is something that will, in most cases, force them to find a more likely target of opportunity.

Safeguarding lives: Some burglars may become hostile if they are interrupted by the homeowner while they are robbing the place. If they don't get in to start with, the chances of a violent encounter are remote but if they do, you will be forewarned by the alarm and sit tight until help arrives.

Insurance discounts: Most home security reviews indicate that insurance companies, on average, give a 20% discount on the home insurance premium if you have a security system installed. The insurance companies do this because they know that homes that are secured are less likely to be burglarized.

Upgrading of property value: Should you move, your home will have a higher resale value because of the security system which is in existence. The new owner will only have to change the monitoring plan to his name, no further expense will be necessary.

Relaxation: When you get home after a hard day's work, all you really want to do is relax in the comfort of your home. A home security system makes you feel safer and more secure.

Value for money: Many home security systems are tied to fire alarms and flood sensors. You get far more than just a system that will help prevent break-ins.

When you consider the alternatives, I think you will agree that the benefits of having a home security system far out-weigh the costs.