I've heard of this years ago. That if you sell your house, there HAS to be a working stove. I'm not sure if it only applies to a gas stove, not electric? Just wondering if anyone knew
2006-09-28 05:08:12 · 15 answers · asked by bdevlin101202 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I don't think you have to leave anything, but check with a local realtor, they would know for sure.
2006-09-28 05:17:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to leave your stove. If you sold the house "as is" with appliances then you need to leave the appliances, but if you are not selling the appliances with the home, then you do not need to leave your stove. Speak with your real estate agent about these issues. If there is an obscure real-estate law in your area he/she can tell you about it Good luck on selling the house!
2006-09-28 05:11:08 · answer #2 · answered by AKA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Updating a Kitchen will increase the marketable value of the house. To most people the kitchen is one the most important spaces in a house. You certainly will not lose any money by updating the kitchen, and it may sell faster. Stainless steel appliances are really a good selling point right now. Have a real estate agent take a look at the house, they will reccommend what to upgrade to get the best sale. Good luck.
2016-03-18 02:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be asking your real estate agent for sure, and check your selling/purchase agreement.
My understanding is that you only have to leave what is "agreed" upon in your selling agreement. For example, you should be clear on appliances are inluded, which window fixtures, lighting, etc. Perhaps you have a garden set/gaxebo that can't be moved, or that you don't want to bear the cost to move - you can include that. The buyer has the option on taking it or not taking it, if they don't want it, you do have to remove it (at your expense).
Most of the time, these items that stay or go, can be used as a bargaining tool. Sometimes, it is less effort and expense to the new owner to replace, sometimes, it is less effort and expense to keep the old one.
2006-09-28 05:21:06 · answer #4 · answered by firehorsetwo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Your can include or exclude any appliances in the house in the counter-offer or sales contract. It is the new owner/occupant's responsibility to have a working stove [if that is even a requirement. I've never heard that except for child welfare agencies.]
Use it as a bargaining tool.
2006-09-28 05:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by LisaFlorida 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am pretty sure if you don't put the stove in the description then it doesn't have to be there. A friend of mine bought a house and there were no light switches, no fans (but places fans used ot be) no blinds no stove fridge or dishwasher............
i think if you let the buyers know that there isn't astove then they will make arrangements to buy one
2006-09-28 05:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rent a trailer when I move can I take the stove
2016-01-01 16:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you sell a house, everything is negotiable, including what is left after the close of escrow, etc. Generally appliances are left, but not always.
2006-09-28 05:11:19 · answer #8 · answered by jaestone1005 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think so......We are in the process of selling, and we are leaving the stove....
2006-09-28 05:13:34 · answer #9 · answered by stmarysfinest 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you can take anything you want, just make sure that they aren't listed in the description when you sale. Some people even take plants in the yard when they move.
2006-09-28 05:10:47 · answer #10 · answered by Roni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋