We're thinking of selling, but I really love some of our light fixtures. Can I take the light fixtures with me when we move? How do I negotiate this with the buyer?
Asked By Hudson | Denver, CO | 234 views | Selling | 7 months ago
Most people forget about that when listing a house. If you want to keep Grannies chandelier -- best to remove it prior to listing the home or make sure that it is stated in the contract that the light will be replaced prior to closing. By doing the later -- the Buyer may want an opinion on what you replace it with. If you are already under contract and remembered you wanted to take the light -- ask you agent to contact the Buyers agent and make the request. Be prepared -- now its a negotiation.
You will need to talk to your buyers and see if you can make arrangements to take fixtures. These are considered Real Property and are traditionally left in the home. You will need the buyer to sign off on you taking them.
Your best and easiest option is to remove the light fixtures BEFORE listing the house and replace it with another fixture.
Any fixture attached stays with the house typically (unless stated otherwise) and you risk a buyer falling in love with your light fixtures if they see them. Even if you put in the listing that the dining room chandelier does not convey a buyer could ask for it.
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