Your Left Behind Treasures May Be Someone Else's Trash
There have been several situations this year where the sellers have left behind some unwanted items that were not requested in the sales contract. Unfortunately the buyers didn't want these gifts and interpreted it as junk left behind by the seller. It almost queered the deal.
An old grill, weedeater, mirror, extra lamps, building products and old flower pots are examples of the types of items that sellers think a buyer may want. Sometimes a seller want to leave some furniture or a pool table. The right thing to do is ask and don't assume the buyer wants or needs these things. If they are left without asking then it may appear to be trash left behind and the buyer could request these times be removed or disposed of before they will close on the property.
If the seller has left town the job or getting rid of these unwanted items may fall to the agent. This could leave the agent scrambling at the last minute to find a truck and handyman to haul they off and eliminate the problem to keep the sale together.
Sellers, if you have items you don't intend to move, let your agent know so the proper arrangements can be made before these are discovered at the walk through. Occasionally a buyer is grateful for one of these treasures but most of the time they are not. Ask first and don't assume.
Your Left Behind Treasures May Be Someone Else's Trash.
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