What Happened To The Draperies?

Great post so what is the difference in drape's and curtains? And do most of us know the difference between the two and know what we are looking at? In most cases Drapes are custom made curtians are from the local store and come out of a package one opens washes and places on the windows. AS well drapes use different kinds of hooks and draw strings than do curtians. The type of fabric is different in most cases as well. Draperies Curtians whats on the windows could make a difference on if they stay or of they go with the seller.... But if they are custom made to the window what are the chances that they will fit the next house that you wish to make a home? Hmmmmm one might consider that as well on taking or leaving them. This item might have cost a pretty penny to have done Custom drapes do not come cheap.

It is amazing how these things happen again and again.  Great post about this topic.

Don't you just love those pesky things.  If it's not "excluded" in our Sales Agreements, it's stated that it conveys with the property: window treatments, drapes, curtains, etc.  Hope they get them back.

Everything attached to the home is consider part of the real estate, also the garage openers, keys, etc; so in order to avoid misunderstandings, I prefer to ask sellers to remove the drapes, courtains, rods, or anything they would like to keep for themselves,  maybe the mirrow for the guest bathroom gift from the grandma? please replace it before you list the home,  you don't want to compromise the sale of the home over drapes or something like that. 

I've seen a seller replace solid with hollow core interior doors. The buyer really has to be on his toes during that walk-through.

I usually remind my buyers that if they want certain thing(s) to be included, we need to put them in the contract.

I always go over this with my sellers at the time of listing, at the time of contract acceptance and prior to moving. After that many reminders, it would be hard to believe a seller would mistakenly take them.

Window treatments can be interpreted in many ways...sometime the agent thinks it is just the rods or blinds and not the drapes.

I add anything important to the contract, even the unattached garage, or workshop.

Eve in Orlando

Good reminder Tom.  I think that you are right, some sellers just don't understand about the draperies.                                      

Usaually buyers want to select their own drapes...but anything attached to the wall should remain or be replaced with something of equal value.

Tom, it's important both the agent and seller go over the contract to know what is expected of them. Good reminder.

I love this post and thank you for reminding us as spring comes and high selling season arrives.

In NC drapes/curtains are personal property but blinds and rods are attached and stay...it can be confusing for buyers and sellers if not clearly explained.

Tom...

As Tammy L said, here in GA our disclosures cover just about everything imaginable, although occasionally something still slips by!

Tom, we have the inclusion/exclusion sheet for that reason and I always make sure the buyers read and sign off so there are to questions

I have a separate document, so to bring attention to the sellers that those things STAY unless excluded.

Each area is different and has its own customs. In my area we have to ask for them if they are wanted.

Communication is important in cases like these. If things can go smoothly for all parties then it's much better.

Tom this is a good reminder for all those who plan to list their home.