On Nov 25, 9:55*am, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> 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?
>
> Is the refrigerator in bad shape? *The appliances can be used
> as a negotiating point, but really, who wants to move appliances
> halfway across the country anyway. *Better off leaving them, but
> I probably wouldn't replace them unless it was really bad. *The
> realtor will probably tell you what's usual in that area. *
>
> My house came with all the appliances, I don't remember even
> asking for them.
>
> nancy

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If the refrigerator is in such bad shape that it looks bad in the
kitchen, consider buying a used one and donate the old one to charity.
If it's really new or special replace it with a used one and ship it
with any other big stuff you're keeping.
If it matches the rest of the appliances leave it.
Just my 2cents.
Lynn in Fargo