I`m negotiating for a house,the listing said all appliances included,none is there.Take it/ leave it they say

Question

they won`t let me use the est.appliance price towards closing costs,nor give me replacements,do I have any rights,being it was in the listing,& now they won`t work with me at all.It`s a very solid house,and worth the money,but this appliance thing is ticking me off royally.This is Well`s fargo Bank I`m dealing with,don`t know if that makes a difference or not.Thanks for any suggestions

Answer 1

I believe what you are talking about is referred to as "Listed Items". When you make an offer on a house it is understood that certain fixed items are included and certain items should itemized and listed. Fixed items are things like doors, bathroom fixtures, water heater, central AC, etc. Now there is a lot of grey area. Most realtors say don't worry about this and that, we can work it out later. Wrong.
An under-counter dishwasher might be considered fixed, but what if the owners take the stainless steel $1500 dishwasher and replaces it with a $300 model. Chandeliers, antique interior doors, stained glass, etc can cause problems. .
As for the listing, while the Realtor should make every effort to provide accurate information, the contract is what matters.
And all appliances included could actually mean the dishwasher, hood vent fan, and disposal. The fridge, stove, washer/dryer might not be considered fixed appliances. So the lesson is when you make an offer list every any and everything you think is necessary with details such as make and model.
If you have not put a bid in then just reduce the price by the value of the items, the seller can accept or decline. If you have already put in a bid and they have accepted, then your bargining position is not real good. You can threaten to back out of the deal, but that depends on a whole different set of factors.
Oh, the bank has nothing to do with those details.

Answer 2

I don't know about your particular situation, but it doesn't sound right. You may have to just decide if the place is worth the money and put the appliance thing aside. If it is in the contract though, after everything is signed, I'd ask again. It may not be worth losing the house to fight over used appliances.

Just make sure that the other infrastructure is OK though. A house in my neighborhood sold and about 6 months after the sale it tuned out the well went dry and then there were other problems. It was a first time buyer, single mom. She was wiped out and had to sell at a loss.

Have you had a private inspector, whom you pay, check it out?

Answer 3

If there were appliances in the house when you first looked at it, and they said appliances are included, they must give you appliances.

If they are now trying to screw you out of the appliances, you should back out... and be sure you get back your earnest money. THEY renegged on the contract, not you.
If they are this shady over appliances, imagine what else they have not been truthful about.
Get a new realtor too. One with a spine.

Answer 4

well,i own 51 rentals and the way the law works where i live is,any appliances in the house when the house is shown MUST remain in the house.now stating there is appliances in the advertisment should also cover you or,you should be able to deduct the cost of them from the price of the home.
the only thing i can think of is to sue for false advertisement,once you sign though you can't.contact your attorney general with this matter,he should help.