George 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.
>>
> If the house already has a fridge and it is in good shape, leave it.
> Having existing major appliances is a selling point, as long as
> everything is is good working order. That being said, I wouldn;t run
> out and spend several hundred to thousand on a fridge, stove,
> dishwasher, washer and dryer, etc. If is is there already and works,
> great leave it/them. If they are dead or dying or gone, just clean
> the empty spots...
> If you are going to spend money on anything, think about hiring a
> painter and having the house professionally cleaned. A fresh coat of
> paint is an inexpensive way to improve the house and hiring a cleaner
> means you don't have to break your own hump scrubbing.


I've already called the painter my parents used. Gotta get rid of that 1985
wallpaper in the kitchen, that much I do know He'll be out to talk with
me next week about it. I'll also have a maid service come in and do a "deep
cleaning". Thanks George!

Jill