|
|
|
|
Should you have any questions regarding any of the issues covered in this article, feel free to
Ask Your Own Question
and we'll respond to you personally.
|
|
| |
Why it Pays to Know
Exactly What Goes With Your Home Sale
|
|
| |
What stays with the home youre
selling? To use the legal lingo, what will convey?
The
Rule
Generally,
real property will convey. Real property is anything attached to the house
that would leave visible damage if removed. Typically included: the house,
land, trees, shrubbery, fences, TV antenna, and any fixture outside or
inside (such as wall-to-wall carpeting or built-in cabinets.). Anything
else is personal property. You can take with you any freestanding personal
property you want the washer and dryer, refrigerator, firewood,
swimming pool chemicals, window air conditioner, and so on if
removing the items doesnt change the condition of the house. Ask us
about typical local practice.
The
Strategy
If there is real property in your
home that you cant bear to leave behind, either remove it before
showing (and repair any damage caused by removal) or specify in the
contract that it does not convey. Disclosure helps avoid deal-killing
misunderstandings. The
Options
Some sellers leave behind awnings
and window treatments bought to fit specific windows. Sellers may offer to
leave items they no longer need, such as a riding mower; and buyers might
ask for personal property like garden tools. Some items like chandeliers
are normally considered real property. Your buyer may agree to let you take
it, but if your sale hinges on the conveyance of the chandelier, let the
chandelier go! Reminder: If
you are wanting to sell your home in the next 6 to12 months, now is
the time to begin putting your plan into place, while time is still on your
side. Please contact us for any real estate assistance you may need. |
|
| |
|