Want Smart Tech in Your New Home? What’s Worth Asking About.

Considering a New Build in the East Valley? You’ve probably noticed smart features popping up as standard rather than upgrades — video doorbells, smart thermostats, and keyless entry are common across all price points now, and 2026 has brought a real shift in how well these systems play together. The Matter protocol — a shared connectivity standard backed by Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung — is finally letting devices from different brands actually talk to each other, which used to be the biggest headache in home automation. That matters for resale too: industry research shows homes with integrated smart technology can sell faster and command 3–5% higher prices than comparable homes without it. A definite plus!

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Here’s the real advantage of buying new: wiring for smart tech is dramatically cheaper to plan during construction than to retrofit later — often 40–60% less. That includes dedicated circuits for EV chargers and high-draw smart appliances, structured wiring for whole-home audio, and network planning so you’re not stuck with weak WiFi in the back bedroom. If you’re comparing builders, it’s worth asking specifically what’s pre-wired versus what you’d need to add yourself after closing.

As always: touring a model home without your own agent means giving up your right to representation — the rep at the construction site desk works in the builder’s best interest, not yours. When you buy new construction through me and I’ll help you sort genuinely useful tech from marketing gloss, plus you’ll have access to our New Construction Advantage discount program.

Want to compare smart home packages across a few East Valley communities? I’ve visited numerous building sites and spoken with dozens of sales reps. Let’s take a look together, I’m always happy to help.

Bill Salvatore / Arizona Elite Properties Call or Text: 602-999-0952 | Email: golfarizona@cox.net Selling Arizona for more than 20+ years