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How High Tech Is Your
Home?
If the latest technology or entertainment options
are important in your new home, add the following questions to your
buyer’s checklist
Are there enough jacks in every room for
cable TV and high-speed Internet hookups?
Are there enough telephone extensions or
jacks?
Is the home prewired for a home theater or
multi-room audio and video
Does the home have a local area network for
linking computers?
Does the home already have wiring for DSL or
other high-speed Internet connection?
Does the home have multizoning heating and
cooling controls with programmable thermostats?
Does the home have multi-room lighting
controls, window-covering controls, or other home automation
features?
Is the home wired with multi-purpose in-wall
wiring that allows for reconfigurations to update services as
technology changes?
Visit the Consumer Electronics Association (www.ce.org/techhomerating)
for a complete Tech Home ™ Rating Checklist.
Reprinted from REALTOR Magazine Online by
permission of the National Association of Realtors
Copyright 2005 All Rights Reserved
www.REALTOR.org/realtormag
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