On Nov 26, 4:44�am, Stan Horwitz > wrote:
> In article >,
>
> �"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?
>
> Jill,
>
> I agree with you. Most people would rather pick their own refrigerator
> with the features and color they want, rather then having the previous
> owner make that decision.

That's the typical renter mentality... worrying about the model fridge
instead of how to pay the mortgage.