What stays in a home when you move?
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What stays in a home when you move?
What you see during a tour may not be what is included in a sale.
ABOUT 3 MINUTES TO READ
A QUICK LOOK · THREE THINGS TO KNOW
01 / START HERE
Photos do not set the rules
A bar fridge may appear in a photo.
02 / START HERE
Write the list clearly
The written home deal should say what stays and what goes.
03 / START HERE
Check before moving day
Go through the agreed list before closing.
A home tour may show a bar fridge, a wall TV or shelves that fit just right. It is easy to think those things come with the home. The written agreement is what needs to make the answer clear.
PART 01
Photos do not set the rules
A bar fridge may appear in a photo. A TV may hang on the wall. That does not mean the seller plans to leave every item behind.
PART 02
Write the list clearly
The written home deal should say what stays and what goes. A clear list can save a fight later. Ask about any item that matters to you.
PART 03
Check before moving day
Go through the agreed list before closing. If something does not match, raise the question early with the right people.
A SMALL STEP YOU CAN TAKE
One thing to check today
Walk through the home and write down any item you want to confirm.
HOW TO USE THIS
If you are buying or selling
If you are buying
Ask for a clear list of what stays. Do not rely only on photos.
If you are selling
Name any item you plan to take away or leave with the home.
SAVE THIS LIST
Three questions worth asking
- Which items are expressly included?
- Which are excluded even though they are visible?
- Are descriptions precise enough to avoid a different interpretation?
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