Investor · San Antonio · Member since 2020 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
Does ceiling fans/ light combo increase the rent rate or not? I just purchased a house that had nice lighting in the bedrooms, but was not ceiling fans. I know ceiling fans are just something extra for tennis to break, but has anyone found it to be preferred by tenants?
Definitely one more thing for the tenants to break, but a fairly inexpensive item that adds a nice touch to a home. And lets them stay cool on moderate days without turning the AC on. You can get nice ones for $100-$200...
While I'm not sure ceiling fans could justify a price increase in rent, living in South Texas, I can confirm it's almost a necessity. We've lived in homes where the back of the house is a wall of windows facing West, and in the 100 degF late summer afternoons as the sun sets, you'll melt inside with out good air movement. In South Texas, I think this is something tenants look for, good luck!