On Nov 28, 12:22 am, wrote:
> On Nov 25, 4:10 pm, "Jinx Minx" > wrote:
>
> > "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > > 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
>
> > Don't replace the refrigerator, you'll be wasting your money. Unless it's a
> > first time homebuyer who needs the appliances and can't afford new ones
> > after saving up for the downpayment, most buyers have attachments to their
> > current appliances and will want to bring their old ones with or buy brand
> > new. If they want them included, they'll write an addendum with their
> > purchase agreement specifying their inclusion in the sale. Nobody is going
> > to buy the house just because it comes with a brand new fridge, even if it
> > is their "dream" fridge, and definitely not if the stove and dishwasher (if
> > there is one) don't match as well. Carpeting, wallpaper removal and
> > repainting may or may not increase the selling value enough to justify the
> > work over selling it "as-is". $5000 worth of work might only increase the
> > value $2000. An experienced Realtor in the area should be able to tell you
> > whether it would be worth it or not to make some simple changes, and if so,
> > which ones. I'd definitely get more than one Realtor's opinion, however.
> > If you sell it as-is, definitely offer a carpet and redecorating allowance.
> > Why should my opinion count? I'm a Realtor.
>
> > Jinx

This realtor is right about the obsession with the fridge. Is your
brother a realtor?
Why would you take his word for this? Whatever you have in your
contract is
what, in black and white, will go down.