HVAC effects on appraised value

[Isabel Owen]

We are attempting to determine if it is worth it to buy/install HVAC prior to appraisal. How much have you seen HVAC impact appraised value? We are definitely going to get one, it is just a matter of managing cash outlay and timing of refi.

Few houses in the historic district in which the property is located have HVAC systems, rather, most have window units as the houses are relatively small.

Thanks for the help!

[Simon Shih]

But saying that, in Texas with no HVAC, it would be harder to sell in my opinion. I am about to rehab a house and will be adding HVAC. Should cost around 5-7K and I think it makes it more likely to rent or sell.