Home’s Value & Your Lock Hardware
We at South Shore Lock & Key are proud to have been partners with home buyers, sellers, and owners (and their realtors) in increasing home values across the South Shore for over a decade now. But how do we do so? Great question.
It’s been said that your front door handle hardware is the handshake of your home, and a firm handshake is crucial to a good first impression.
We’ve all had a bad door experience: it’s the end of a long day, your arms are full of groceries, and all you want is to relax. You manage to get your key in the lock, but when you finally turn it, the door won’t open! You have to throw yourself against it for it to even budge, let alone open, and you spill your groceries in the process.
Or perhaps the key won’t even turn in the lock. OR perhaps it won’t even go in the lock.
Sound familiar?
Now imagine you’re in the process of selling your home. The realtor shows them the beautifully manicured front lawn, the clean windows, the new roof, the fresh paint job… And then, as they are about to take a potential buyer inside, they have to struggle for several minutes with the door handle and lock before the door opens. You may have everything neat, clean, and ready to show, but if your door hardware makes a bad first impression, the rest may not matter.
Ultimately, every detail contributes to your home value.
The good news is, we can help increase your home value by fixing common lock & key issues! How?
Here are a few ways we can help increase your home value:
1.) A Smart Lock Upgrade: A smart lock is a lock that can be controlled by something other than a physical, manual key (though most smart locks have a physical key as a backup). Some have mobile app options, some have fingerprint sensors, some have wifi and bluetooth capabilities, and some are simple keypad systems. With dozens of options from which to choose, the installation of a brand new smart lock is a quick and easy way to increase your home value!
2.) A Smooth Door: Over time, your door may begin to sag in its frame. This, however, doesn’t just cramp your style – it also affects the functionality of the door itself! A door out of its proper adjustment can be extremely difficult to open and close, and the displacement caused by the sag can also make it so that the lock hardware cannot properly slide into place, meaning your first line of home security is now compromised as well. We can perform door adjustment services to get your door aligned again and to make sure your front door is secure and stylish, all going a long way towards increasing your home value!
3.) Beautiful Hardware Upgrades: While we recognize that style isn’t everything, it certainly does matter when it comes to your home value! We have hundreds of options when it comes to style, from the finish to the style to the look, and more. A quick and easy way to increase your home’s value is to make sure that you have a matching handle and deadbolt set that works with the style of your home, and we have dozens of these in stock that we can come out and install on the same or next day that you call.
4.) A Rekey: Home’s not really home until you know who has the keys. Receiving the keys to your new house at closing is an exciting moment that every homebuyer looks forward to… But the keys you’re receiving are most likely not the only ones in existence. Remember that the old owner probably made copies and may have given them to neighbors, friends, family, contractors, plumbers, electricians, and more. One great way to increase your home value is to make sure that it is secure and that only you and those you trust have access.
Bottom line: every improvement you make to your security hardware enhances your home value.
The security features of your front door, particularly the handle and deadbolt, play a significant role in determining your overall home value. Quality hardware not only enhances security but also contributes to the aesthetic appeal of your entrance, creating a positive first impression. Upgrading to modern, reliable locking mechanisms can assure potential buyers of the safety and integrity of the property, making it more attractive in a competitive market. Investing in these essential components reflects a commitment to maintaining and enhancing the home value.