What Goes With you When You Sell?

Upon selling your home you need to consider what items you are going to take with you and what you are going to leave. There are some items throughout the home that are considered apart of it, there are others that are negotiable and may be available for you to take. You will want to have a list of what stays and goes before you list your home so there is no confusion to buyers.
Generally the things that are not physically attached to the home go with the seller. However, if there is anything attached that you want to take you need to let your agent know so it can be on the listing.

Here are the main topics of discussion:



Lighting
Lighting fixtures are something people are attached to because they often reflect their personal style. In general things such as lights are considered to be a part of the home. When a buyer comes into their home, if they do not know in advance that the kitchen chandelier is going with you and they have their heart set on it, it could present problems in the future. Therefore, you can take your fixtures but you need to put it in writing before hand. Lamps on the other hand always go with the seller.

Appliances
 Appliances are often a negotiable area between the buyer and seller. In some cases the buyer has their own and would prefer if the seller removed them. Other times the seller may be ready to take them but could use them for negotiation on purchase price of the home. If you are willing to negotiate the appliances make sure you let your agent know up front.



Landscaping
Plants, shrubs, trees and items that are affixed to the property will remain with the home. However, containers or gardens can be negotiable. Back yard equipment such as lawn chairs, grills, etc are all considered personal items. The swing set is a tricky subject because it can be claimed that it is attached to the ground. The seller sometimes may be willing to sell all of the backyard items for a price.





Window Treatments
Often window treatments were bought to fit the specific size and shape of the windows so the seller may not be interested in taking them. If you are planning to leave the window treatments make sure to let your agent know so it can be added to the listing. Using that in your favor is a great selling point because they will not have to worry about privacy upon moving in.