Do recessed can lighting improve rental prospects?

[Account Closed]

Hey BPers.

I have my first unit and, to be honest, it's being sitting the last 9 months because of other business endeavors.

I'm circling back to it and my question is this (see picture).

There are 2 light fixtures on the sidewall that really make the place look dated.

There are no can lights in the ceiling and am considering removing the 2 sidewall fixtures and instead adding 4 overhead

4 can lights in a square pattern.

I estimate it will cost around 1300 to add the can lights, move the ceiling fan to the center, remove the sidewall lights and patch.

Would you make this expense yourself? Or just swap out the fixtures for something a little fresher?

Do overhead can lights increase desire from the rental prospect?

Thank you for your knowledge and experience!
Dan

[Jon Kelly]

@Account Closed you're overthinking this. Just get the unit in decent shape and put it on the market. You can always adjust some features later, but don't let these little details slow you down. 

The answer to your question is YES, recessed lighting looks more modern, BUT it's not necessary.