If you're getting your home ready to sell, you're likely planning various repairs and upgrades to make it more appealing to prospective buyers. If your HVAC equipment is functional, but older, you may be on the fence about whether to update it before your home goes on the market.Before you decide, you'll want to consider the potential pros and cons of replacing your HVAC when selling.
Drawbacks of Replacing Your HVAC
HVAC equipment isn't cheap, so the cash outlay to replace an aging heat pump, furnace or air conditioner is without a doubt the biggest drawback of installing new components before you sell your home. Plus, the amount that's recouped from an HVAC equipment purchase when a home sells usually ranges from 35 to 50 percent of the upgrade's cost, which isn't a particularly high return on your investment.
Advantages of HVAC Replacement
The expense and expected ROI may have you leaning toward leaving your older HVAC equipment in place, but you also need to consider how an HVAC upgrade can boost your home's perceived value and help it sell faster, because it can offer buyers:
Peace of mind about reliability. Home buyers don't want the worry that they'll face costly repairs or an equipment failure soon after they close on a property, so they appreciate a home with reliable new HVAC components that come with a manufacturer's warranty.
Energy savings. Buyers today are more likely to use HVAC efficiency ratings as a gauge for comparing expected energy costs for homes they're seriously considering. If your home has highly-rated or Energy Star-certified equipment, it can help tip the balance in your favor.
Desirable features. In this tech-savvy world, increasing numbers of home buyers are looking for smart HVAC controls and advanced features like variable-speed air handlers, two-stage compressors, modulating gas valves and intelligent zoning systems.
No history concerns. When your home has brand new HVAC equipment, buyers can rest easy knowing there are no concerns about its maintenance and repair history.
For personalized advice about replacing your HVAC when selling your Broken Arrow home, contact us at Air Assurance.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma area about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about other HVAC topics, call us at 918-217-8273.