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Can I take light fixtures when moving out?

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| 10-04-2023| 1,666 views|Selling|Updated 2 years ago

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Julianne Clark

Charter One Realty · Beaufort, SC

(48 reviews)
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.
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10-12-2023 (2 years ago)··
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Joe Battersby

EXIT Assurance Realty · Groton, MA

(5 reviews)
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.
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10-13-2023 (2 years ago)··
Stephanie WyattNovice4 Answers
Stephanie Wyatt

LIV Sotheby's International · Greenwood Village, CO

(5 reviews)
Light fixtures are "attached" to the house and therefore stay with the home unless "excluded" in the contract. Just to keep things simple, when you are ready to list your house and you want to take the light fixtures just replace them before you even take photos. Then there is no confusion. It costs a couple bucks at HomeDepot and gives the buyers one less objection.
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06-19-2024 (1 year ago)··
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Rich Rhonda Gailey

Gailey Enterprises Real Estate · Ocala, FL

(123 reviews)
No, they are permanent fixtures. Only exception ios if they are listed in listing agreement that certain light fixtures do not convey.
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10-04-2023 (2 years ago)··
Patti FarrNovice1 Answer
Patti Farr

ReMax First Realty · Denison, TX

You INFORM the buyer and then replace with like kind. OR, remove them BEFORE you sell and put up other lite fixtures.
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10-11-2023 (2 years ago)··
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