23 Of The Strangest Things Homebuyers Have Asked Sellers to Leave With the Property

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Home Buyers Realty BRE 01247457

It’s not unusual for homebuyers to admire a seller’s belongings. Chances are they may share similar taste—they bought the same house, after all!

But some go as far as to ask that certain items remain with the home as part of the deal. It’s easy to imagine clients wanting to include mirrors, window treatments, and maybe even chandeliers—but some take it a step farther and make really bold requests.

We asked our audience to share their experiences with the wildest things their buyers wanted thrown in with the property to seal the deal, and some are downright startling. Take a look and prepare to shake your head in disbelief!

Animals

Believe it or not, some buyers have the nerve to request the seller leave the family pet behind. Ouch! And we’re not just talking about cats, dogs, and fish—but those are in there too. Check out some of the more exotic animals buyers were eager to own!

This one’s for the birds…

Not just ANY type of gorilla…

“Anyone seen my ass?!?!”

Yeah, peacocks are louder and meaner than anyone thinks…

Maybe they shoulda kept their intentions to themselves…

That’s about as big and alive as I want a leopard in my life to be…

Same goes for any Bigfoots…

One more animal one left, bear with me…

Cars

We’re not talking about a kids’ Hot Wheels collection! People legitimately ask for cars. And nice ones at that!!!

Weird that none of these requests were for a Nissan, or a Honda…

Bathroom—er—accessories

That thing better have been a hand-carved, one-of-a-kind piece…

This one will sound crazy to people…in like 73 years.

I’m more of a Daffy Duck person myself, but I get it…

No butts about it…

How else are they gonna know where to hang ‘em?!?!

Miscellaneous “Odds” & Ends

Does this count as a window treatment?

This one must’ve raised some eyebrows…

Well, it is hard to find a reallllllly long extension cord…

I hope they clarified that it wasn’t wood-burning!

“And throw in your bell bottoms!!!”

There’s a first for everything…

This is literally a “baby” grand…

Comments (11)

Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Property Manager

As they say "fact is stranger than fiction." Some stuff you just can't make up. 

Dec 11, 2020 12:34 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, Keller Williams Fox Cities - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Ron,  Thank you for sharing these interesting but true buyer requests.  Not sure I would be able to keep a stratight face with some of them.

Dec 11, 2020 04:14 PM
Ed Silva
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I received contracts with the freezer and all contents in the basement as well as the new riding mower in the garage

Dec 19, 2020 04:50 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Truth certainly is stranger than fiction, Ron. This is what keeps our business interesting!

Dec 19, 2020 05:35 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Ron - life in real estate offers many situations that may seem rather odd to anyone outside the industry.  It's a non-stop eye-opening experience.  

Dec 19, 2020 05:50 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

Now those are definitely some unique requests. I've had buyers ask for furniture but nothing close to those requests!

Dec 19, 2020 06:03 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Ron Cedillo - this is really almost unbelievable but I suppose you can't make this stuff up.

Dec 19, 2020 06:27 AM
Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRB, Phoenix Broker
HomeSmart Real Estate BR030809000 - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Well this is good for a laugh first thing this morning!  Nothing surprises me when it comes to people asking for things. 

Dec 19, 2020 07:55 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

You just can't make this sorta stuff up. Can't say I have anything like this to share!

Jeff

Dec 20, 2020 09:06 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

We do hear it all don't we -- glad Carol Williams  featured this as I missed it 

Dec 21, 2020 10:30 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Buyers sure love the empty paint cans, dead water heaters and old tires sellers leave behind. Some seem shocked like they thought the buyer should appreciate the little house warming gifts. Dumpster take time to fill and can be expensive. The corvette in the garage and friendly family pet can become up for negotiations if the agent does not keep the focus on the real estate rather than the trinkets.

Dec 22, 2020 04:32 AM

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