Comments on: Would a house for sale that does not include a refrigerator prevent you from buying?

By: Matthew M

Matthew M — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:53:59 +0000

In Houston, Tx buyers do not expect a refrigerator to be included. To be sure you should disclose the fact that the refrigerator is not includes. Your real estate agent can show you how to do this.
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By: Been There~Done That!

Been There~Done That! — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:11:59 +0000

Take it with you 2Beagles! You love that refrigerator. Refrigerator's are not usually left in the sale of the home.
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By: Real Estate Guy

Real Estate Guy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:23:59 +0000

If I liked the house, it wouldn’t matter.

However, here is the problem. As soon as you tell someone that they can’t have it, they will want it. It usually becomes a deal breaker.

This can work in your favor. HOwever, you may just end up giving it away.

If you really want to keep the refrig. I would remove it and buy a 18cf one NOW in it’s place.

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By: angel due 12/11

angel due 12/11 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:35:59 +0000

no, I sold my FLORIDA house without one last year and it sold just fine, most people today expect to bring one major thing when they buy a home.
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By: rtfm

rtfm — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:28:59 +0000

Thinking back over the houses I’ve owned, I can only remember one that came with the refrigerator. Most of the time, we’ve either moved the one we owned (and what a pain that was!) or bought a new one to go with the new house.

I wouldn’t worry about this turning off prospective buyers. Just make sure, as others have already mentioned, that your listing states VERY CLEARLY that the refrigerator is not included in the sale.

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By: src50

src50 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:56:59 +0000

Self-standing appliances like refrigerators are not generally included in house sales. Installed appliances (built-in ovens, dishwashers, etc.) are.
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By: HIGH SHAMAN

HIGH SHAMAN — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:34:59 +0000

I’d go buy a Nice , used refrigerator and put it in the garage etc and on the listing make it clear that the fridge in the kitchen is going with you and the one in the garage stays with the house …

However; i would not … NOT buy a home because it did not have a refrigerator as I have my own appliances OR perhaps like I’m about to do now ..I want to get all stainless steel appliances when my home sells and I move …. so I’d just have to get rid of the appliances left in the house anyway .
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By: estielmo

estielmo — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:52:59 +0000

Usually, appliances are not included, unless they are "built-in." And often buyers not even want them. Just say "appliances not included."
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By: legalbgl

legalbgl — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:04:59 +0000

if your worried, you can buy a cheap refrigerator and include that in the price. But I wouldn't worry. I would buy a place without a refrigerator.They are not that expensive and that way you can pick out the one you want anyway.
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By: chatsplas

chatsplas — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:55:59 +0000

NO, it wouldn’t stop me. . . .BE SURE it’s listed as EXCLUDED in contract. . .But you could buy a used fridge to put in place. . . .And moving it will be a pain, and it may not fit in new place, new place may already have one. . . .
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I moved new one, and wish I hadn’t. . . .had to have doors removed. . .mover cut hand. . . didn’t fit in cubbyhole because it wasn’t square–room at top, but NOT at bottom, etc.