What Stays With My House When I Sell It?

Here's the thing...your realtor should go over a list of things that stays with the house when you sell it, but this doesn't always happen. I guess they assume you should know but it happens time and time again where buyers will walk into their newly purchased home and say "Where's the chandelier?" or "Weren't we suppose to get the refrigerator?" So when your agent writes an offer or you are going over an offer for your home, you should carefully read the section "Items included in and excluded from the purchase" or check to see if things were added on a separate addendum.  But here is the rule of thumb of what should stay with your house when you sell it (and you should Always double check this with your agent or lawyer)
Things That Should Stay:
ceiling fans
attached light fixtures such as sconces and chandeliers
shutters
blinds
drapes and curtains
curtain rods
towel racks
attached toilet paper rolls holders
garbage disposal
water filtration systems
cabinets
cabinet hardware and handles
security systems
door and window screens
fireplace logs if gas
stove if it is attached
oven racks
all pluming and electrical
microwave if it is installed
built-in bookshelves or storage shelves
smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
solar system
outdoor grill if installed
mailbox
any plants and trees that are in-ground
light bulbs
face plates
wine racks or refrigerator if they are installed
bathroom mirrors if they are installed
hot tubs and spas should be written as to whether they stay or go

There is a section on the offer where you can check the refrigerator, stove and washer and dryer as to whether they will stay with the house as part of the sale or not. Please be sure to ask your agent about these! While I see a lot differences between buyers and sellers, this is definitely one of the top disputes that occurs on a regular basis. So when you are selling, if you have any questions about anything you want to take with you, talk about it with your agent and if you want to be extra per-cautious, have them write it in the contract as well.

                                                                       

And as always, if you are in the LA area and thinking of buying, selling or leasing, please give me a call. I am always here to help 323.828.7777