Re: Have you sold a home with HA features?

["BruceR" <brNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Might not be worthwhile yanking it out when the time comes (newer stuff
might be nicer by then) but bottom line is to install what YOU want for
YOUR use rather than being concerned with recouping any of the
investment on resale.

From:Bob Dozier
good_grief@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

> So, from the information in this thread - the new house I am preparing
> to break ground for - I should install any home automation gear that
> I can easily yank out and take with me to any new house down the road?
>
> ...Bob
>
> "Brian" <BrownTiger@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1112793290.318971.74200@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> My area
>>
>> lighting control system = 0 value
>> hvac automation          = 0 value
>> distributed sound, video= 0 value
>> IR distribution              = 0 value
>> security system           = 0 value
>>
>> ceiling speakers =  good value ( if 1 zone entire house)
>> sprinkler system = good return if controlled by
>> rainbird / hunter controller not basement laptop, X10 etc
>> Extra wiring in the walls = good value
>>
>> Any PC controlled automation = negative value
>> Crestrone, AMX = negative value
>> ( people afraid )
>>
>> Moral take entire automation system off, it adds 0 value.
>>
>> Brian