| In my industry we only have two kinds of customers: | | | | community? |
| those that are proactive and secure their property | | | | 7. Does your security professional act professional? |
| before a burglary, or those that wait until the intrusion | | | | Did he or she offer to remove his or her shoes prior to |
| has already occurred. I hope you are in the former | | | | entering your home? Did he seem genuinely |
| group, but either way here are 10.5 ways to choose | | | | concerned about you and did she listen to your |
| your next home security company. | | | | needs? Were they dressed for success or look like |
| How to choose a top rated home security company? | | | | they just woke up? |
| Here are 10.5 ways: | | | | 8. If you have pets, a top rated security professional |
| | | | will include the special requirements of your "extended" |
| 1. Is the company really concerned about your safety, | | | | family in the design of the system. Tragically, fire is |
| or are they just looking get a check? A professional | | | | responsible for approximately 40,000 pet deaths each |
| security company will make recommendations that | | | | year in the home. |
| they may or may not offer. For example: trimming | | | | 9. Ask how quickly the security company will install |
| your hedges, enhancing door locks or jambs etc. | | | | your system after purchase. Also, find out how long |
| 2. Is the company licensed by your state for the | | | | their service is scheduled out. (Call the main office and |
| products they are offering? Are you shown proof of | | | | ask for the service department) |
| the license when you request it? | | | | 10. When comparing prices compare detection |
| 3. Do they exceed the minimum levels of insurance | | | | coverage and features. Not all coverage plans are the |
| required by the state? Proof of adequate insurance | | | | same. |
| should be presented when requested. | | | | 10.5 Do not base your decision on price alone. If you |
| 4. Do the employees meet and / or exceed the state | | | | are like most people you are rarely happy when you |
| local requirements? Do they drug test and perform an | | | | buy something because of its price. You did not buy |
| extensive nationwide criminal background and driving | | | | your home because it was the cheapest. Why would |
| record check? Do the representatives have a PVC | | | | you protect your largest investment with the cheapest |
| photo ID card with company information? Can you | | | | security system? In my experience, the decisions |
| visually verify the representative online? | | | | based on value have turned out the best. Look for a |
| 5. Is the company an active member of the state and | | | | comfortable blend between price and service and get |
| local alarm associations? | | | | the best system that you can afford. If someone says |
| 6. Is the company a local company? Is there local | | | | they are the cheapest in town, don't argue with them, |
| executive leadership that you can reach when you | | | | they likely know what the service is worth. |
| have a problem? Is the company involved in the local | | | | |