This is the first time I am selling a home. I just happend to be telling my mom this morning that I'm planning on taking my $100 shower head with me when I move and replacing it with this $20 one I found. But my mom flipped and said I can't do that and I could get sued. She told me to leave it there because the buyers have seen it and are expecting it to be there. I don't see the big deal. What do you think?
2007-07-02 13:48:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Your REALTOR, first of all, should have asked you what stays and what goes because anything that is affixed to the property, shower head included, must stay with the property unless you were to write an addendum in the contract stating that the shower head is not included in the sale of the home. Although, it does depend on where you are in the sales process. Ask your REALTOR if it's too late to make an addendum. If it is, you may still offer to purchase back shower head from buyers with a bill of sale .
2007-07-02 14:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Real 3 · 18⤊ 2⤋
It depends. Did you do a walk through already and specified which items are staying and going? And did the buyer see this "shower head"? If so then they bought the house or are buying it with the shower head....who know's it could have been a selling point. If it isn't specified then I would say take it, install another one and get a move on. But I would really look into it because people nowadays ***** about everything and sue about everything. I would just ask around the realtor or even the buyer tell them the shower head broke and you are replacing it and they can even pick one out and you will foot the bill or maybe not but you get my drift something like that. Actually that is a good idea! Tell them it broke and get another one for them and take yours with you. That way no problems everyone is happy. Just shhhh...this is between you and me lol.
2016-03-14 21:45:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to keep it, I would take it with you and replace it with another, less expensive, but still nice one as you suggested. The buyers might not have even noticed it when they looked at the house. However, if they do notice it, then you can explain to them that you weren't intending on leaving it (not included with the sale of the house). If it isn't a big deal, they may just accept that you want to keep it. If not, well then you two can work something out. I am sure there is a lot more highlights to your house and many reasons the buyers want to buy it. I can't hurt to try! Just be prepared just in case they notice it,and want it as part of the house.
2007-07-02 14:47:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Typically when you list your house you would declare any items in your home that you would plan on taking with you. So I would assume the buyers are expecting that shower head to be there since you didn't declare it. But ask your real estate agent - he or she will know for sure.
2007-07-02 13:54:35 · answer #4 · answered by jamie5987 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You could ask the buyer, and offer to pay them for the shower head at settlement. Or, just go and buy yourself a new one for your new house. On a house we bought one time, the seller wanted to take some bookshelves that were mounted to a wall. We replied that they could take them provided they spakeled and painted the wall. Instead, they left the tracking and braces and replaced the shelves with something less expensive. It didn't matter to us and it worked out for for everyone. Enjoy your new place.
2007-07-02 16:03:07 · answer #5 · answered by June B 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
your mom is right... you've should have replaced the shower head before the house was shown.
When we sold our last home I had a great ceiling fan that had a dark green marble pattern. I haven't seen one similar to it since I bought it. I was going to exchange it with a cheaper one, but the realtor told me once the house was shown... you have to sell it as the seller saw it. I could not keep my one of a kind unique ceiling fan. =(
2007-07-02 14:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by Darren 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Your mother is correct. Any attached fixture is expected to be there as part of the house unless specifically removed and called out in any offer to purchase.
If the buyers do a pre-closing walkthrough and notice the changed showerhead, you will be asked to return it. Leave it there. It's a part of the sale.
2007-07-02 14:48:31 · answer #7 · answered by acermill 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
She's right. You can take the chance - but most likely anything that was a fixture at the time of purchase is part of the sale and belongs now to the buyer.
2007-07-02 13:54:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mom-w/teens 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Unless you made provisions in the contract to take it....which im assuming you didnt, then you have to leave it. You can however get the agent to ask the buyer if you can take it....its worth a shot.
2007-07-02 13:53:04 · answer #9 · answered by DrJonClark 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Basically the rule is ; If it is attached to the house it is the house and belongs there. They already saw it , and expect it to be there. if you take it , they could ask for it back (embarrassing) or worse ,cancel their contract. you should of removed it prior to listing it, or showing it. Too late now, go buy another one.
2007-07-02 15:31:22 · answer #10 · answered by jassy 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋