Real Estate can be very nuanced, from agency relationships to contract terms to mortgage. In my new series ‘The Fine Print’, I will break down some of those nuances for you!
What’s Included in a Home Sale? What Comes With and What needs to be negotiated?
The standard Arizona Real Estate contract is very clear on what items convey in a sale, and all other items must be negotiated. The easiest way to think of it when touring homes is, if it is attached then it will convey. If it is not attached, it is considered personal property and would be negotiated. The items most commonly negotiated by buyers are Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer. Those three big items DO NOT automatically convey, and must be requested in the contract.
Here’s a list the contract uses to spell out the attached items that convey:
-built-in appliances, ceiling fans and remotes
-media antennas/satellite dishes (affixed)
-storage sheds
-central vacuum, hose, and attachments
– outdoor fountains and lighting storm windows and doors
-draperies and other window coverings
-outdoor landscaping (i.e. – shrubbery, stoves: gas-log, pellet, wood-burning
-fireplace equipment (affixed)
– trees and unpotted plants
-timers (affixed)
-floor coverings (affixed)
-shutters and awnings
-towel, curtain and drapery rods
-free-standing range/oven
-smart home devices, access to which shall be transferred (i.e., video doorbell, automated thermostat)
-wall mounted TV brackets and hardware, Not TVs
-garage door openers and remotes
-light fixtures
-water-misting systems and covers (including any mechanical or water purification systems
– mailbox speakers (flush-mounted)
-window and door screens, sun shades
-affixed alternate power systems serving the Premises (i.e., solar)
-in-ground pool and spa/hot tub equipment
-security and/or fire systems and/or alarms
Some of these may pleasantly surprise you.. Like a the TV mounts, easy for hanging your TV assuming you like the position! Or that smart home system! While other items you may wish didn’t convey, like that dirty old shed in the backyard!
Regardless, it is SO important for a buyer to know what to expect when touring homes and more importantly when negotiating. Don’t fret, anything is negotiable so you can always ask for unattached items to convey or ask that attached items (that creepy shed) be removed!
I would love to help guide you through this process, so if you’re thinking of buying or selling. Interview Me!