Giusi wrote:
> "jmcquown" ha scritto nel messaggio
>> 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?
>>
>> Jill
>
> Some states require there be one, some don't. Assuming there is one I would
> not replace it. Making a place look spacious and clean is one thing-- making
> it redecorated and reapplianced is another. People like that there's
> something to use, but they won't pay you extra for a fridge you chose.
>
>


I think some states require landlords to provide a refrigerator and a
stove. I am fairly certain Massachusetts is one of them. I have never
heard a fridge being required for the sale of home.

When we sold our condo last year, the most important thing we did was
put most of our belongings in storage - books, photos, artwork, etc. It
was more important for the potential buyers to see a blank canvas, not
your (or your mother's) decorating style - as nice as it might be. ;-)

I would leave the fridge since it is only 10 years old. If it is
something a buyer wants to replace - let him or her do that.

-Tracy