What Goes With The House?

In a Real Estate transaction, have you ever really thought about what actually goes with the house? It’s not uncommon for a Buyer and Seller to be confused about this. You might consider this list when preparing your home for sale or when you are planning a purchase.

GOES WITH THE SELLER

·       Table lamps

·       Televisions

·       Potted plants (even on the porch or patio)

·       Furniture

·       Area rugs

·       Lawn equipment

·       Hammock

·       Patio grill

·       Clothes washer and dryer

·       Wall art

·       Storage building on skids

STAYS WITH THE PROPERTY

·       Stove

·       Wall-to-wall carpeting

·       Ceiling fans

·       Television wall mounts

·       Chandelier

·       Window shutters

·       Smoke detectors

·       Curtains/drapes and rods

·       Blinds and window shades

·       Garage door opener

·       Shrubbery and landscaping

·       Window air-conditioning

·       Built-in basketball goal

·       Storage building on a permanent foundation

Now there may be exceptions to these lists. Certain items stay or go depending on whether they’re permanently installed and built-in. Freestanding clothes washers and dryers go with the seller, but built-in units would likely stay. A grill on wheels on the patio leaves, but one that’s encased in stone as a part of the outdoor kitchen stays put. Three factors determine if something is permanently installed and built-in:

·       How is the item attached? Will the property be damaged by its removal?

·       Is the item customized or standard for the property?

·       Was the installation intended to be permanent or temporary?

SELLERS

If you want to exclude items from the sale – a dining room chandelier, for example – the contract includes a place for that.

BUYERS

You can request items that aren’t included in the contract stay behind. Do you want the patio furniture? You can certainly ask for it.

It’s very important though to make sure that you are working with a Professional REALTOR, such as myself. There are specific ways to handle conveyance of real and non-real property. I have the knowledge and experience to help you with all your real estate needs!