Recommendations for Ceiling Fans for Flip?

[Erik Allred]

Hi All - I'm rehabbing a foreclosure that was built in the early 80's, a 3 bedroom 3 bath brick house in a nice neighborhood. All the metal work in the house is that shiney brass that was popular then, and it is worn as well as dated. I'm replacing everything with oil rubbed bronze - door knobs, hinges, cabinet pulls, faucets, etc. There are 5 ceiling fans in the house, all brass, and they have to go. I'm looking for something in oil rubbed bronze, with LED lights and a remote. I've been looking at Overstock, Houzz, Amazon, Lowe's, HD, etc. Have any of you recently done something similar? Know of any deals out there? I want something in the current style, reasonable price. What did you chose for your flip? This will be about a $250k house, when it is done. Ideas? Thanks!

[Marcia Maynard]

Forget the fans and add central air or other AC equipment. That will be more valuable to potential buyers. Fans are less popular than they were in the past.

However, if fans are popular in your area and help sell the place, then update them with replacements befitting of the home. 

But before you do, make sure the previous owner put in place the proper reinforcement in the ceiling to safely install a ceiling fan. Many people make the mistake of installing a ceiling fan in place a standard light fixture. Electrical codes and building codes may be different than when those fans were first installed. Make sure that any new fans you install are done so properly and are on a secure base.