jmcquown > wrote:

>For some reason my middle brother thinks before we can sell this house we
>need to buy a new refrigerator. He and I were roommates in the 1980's and
>we *rented* a house. It didn't come with a refrigerator. I bought one.

>I don't think it's necessary to provide a refrigerator when you're selling a
>house. Just an FYI, this is pretty much a place where retirees move. It's
>not like some 20-somethings (who have absolutely nothing to their name) are
>going to buy the house. People who move here are pretty well set and they
>probably have their own appliances. It's not outside the realm of
>possiblity to throw in the washer and dryer and even the fridge when we sell
>the house. But I don't think we should have to provide one. What are your
>thoughts?

I think it's dependent on location. There are areas of the
U.S. where almost all houses sold have a refrigerator in them.
But I would think even in those areas, the average buyer would
not care if one isn't there.

I might check with a local realty agent or two and see what
they think.

Steve