| This is not necessarily an easy question to answer | | | | Who is going to handle warrantee issues? |
| right off the top of your head. For you see there are | | | | Don't get me wrong...some protection is better than no |
| many important variables that must be considered | | | | protection. But is the "price" worth the "cost"? |
| before making the decision on how to best protect | | | | 2) Hard Wired Security System. |
| your home. Do not take this lightly and make the | | | | Was your home or small business pre-wired for |
| mistake of rushing into this decision. The wrong | | | | security when it was built? |
| decision can cost you time energy & money in | | | | Do you have full access to run wires now? |
| the long run. | | | | What are some of the things you should look for and |
| As a home security system consultant, I have seen | | | | some of the things you want to avoid when hard |
| many people regret their mistakes when choosing a | | | | wiring your home? |
| burglar alarm system to protect their home & | | | | 3) Wireless Security System |
| loved ones. | | | | Should I consider a Wireless security system? |
| How much is peace of mind worth to you? | | | | Will I be able to afford all of the sensors needed to |
| Many uneducated consumers have made their | | | | fully protect all of my doors & windows? |
| decision based on the "price" of the security system | | | | Or will I have to settle for maybe only protecting 3 or |
| alone. | | | | 4 of the most accessible to break ins? |
| Now, before you assume that I say that because I sell | | | | 4) How Will I Monitor My Home Security System? |
| security systems for a living... | | | | Will I choose to monitor my system at all? |
| Please rest assured that sometimes the least | | | | Should I use a local monitoring company? |
| expensive option is the best way to go. | | | | Or take advantage of the benefits a national |
| Other times...being only concerned about the "price" | | | | monitoring company brings? |
| may compromise the safety of your home & | | | | 5) What burglar alarm equipment should I install? |
| loved ones. | | | | Should I protect only my doors? |
| Either way, being educated about the following items | | | | How many accessible windows do I have? |
| will help you to make a better choice. | | | | Is there an advantage to getting a second keypad? |
| 1) Do It Yourself Home Security. | | | | Where is the best place to install glass break |
| Is protecting your home & loved ones something | | | | detectors & motion sensors? |
| that you want to tackle on your own? | | | | These are just a few things to consider before |
| What if the equipment is not the most up to date | | | | choosing a security alarm system for your home. |
| technology available? | | | | Take the time to plan it out ahead. Do your research. |
| Are you going to settle for a DIY security system that | | | | Talk to friends and neighbors & ask what they |
| is sold in retail stores? | | | | would do differently next time. Finally, talk to a |
| Is it really going to save you money if you have to pay | | | | professional they have a wealth of knowledge to |
| retail prices for the equipment? | | | | share. |