as is: "Does the house come with appliances?" That can be a benefit. Or not. - 10/20/10 03:57 AM
Plenty of buyers scratch together funds to make a down payment and cover closing costs, and still need some funds for unexpected issues.  So every penny counts.  And digging deep for appliances can deplete discretionary savings quickly for some folks.
So, they want to know if the appliances convey.  The answer is, "They are negotiable."  But, buyers should not assume that a home will come with range, refrigerator, washer and dryer.  If there is an over the range microwave or a built-in dishwasher, the standard Offer to Purchase and Contract includes them as fixtures.  If a "slide-in" range is present, local custom in … (6 comments)

as is: North Carolina Foreclosure Homes: Affordable Housing or Money Pit Nightmare? Or something in between? - 09/14/07 12:17 AM
The message is made clear in "Agent Only" Remarks in the listings.  No disclosure is the most common thread.
"Caveat Emptor!  We aren't going to tell you much, if anything about the property, but here it is if you want it."
It is NOT my intent to say that ethics are violated here by foreclosure Sellers or Listing Agents.  I really only want to hammer home a point to Buyers who put their credit and finances on the line chasing profits that can be quite elusive.  The risk in buying these homes is great, and risk-adverse Buyers, or folks with fragile financial standing don't belong in … (14 comments)

 
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