How much added value would I have by adding a forced air system?

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We're looking at selling our house in Richmond, VA (obviously, kinda warm).  The appraisal wasn't as high as I had hoped.  Right now, it's on oil heat, a furnace, and window A/C units

The duct-work is already in place...so I'm considering adding a central A/C heater...the whole shebang.

I've looked at several home improvement sites and they all seem to address replacing an old central A/C unit and that it'll add 80% of its cost to the value of the home.  

Any thoughts on how much value it might add if we are antiquated right now with no forced air whatsoever from someone who has done the same thing.

The house is old(1940s) so this would be a major improvement.

Jim S · Accepted Answer

I agree with TC.  You need to look at the comps.  If all your competition for sales have forced air systems you either have to upgrade or adjust your price to compensate.  I am very skeptical when I see TV shows or hear about people doing extensive upgrading to sell a house.  To me, it's like putting new tires on a car to sell it.  Why do it?  If it's an issue in the transaction, everything is worth something and everything is negotiable.

T C · Answer

Here is my thoughts ….for what they are worth 
**If you were going to stay in the house …I would say upgrade the system. 
**If your realtor insists upgrading will move the house quicker ……..do it 
Other than that ….it would not be economically feasible

How much added value would I have by adding a forced air system?

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