| Preparing Your Home |
| Tips for Selling Your Home |
| What is a Fixture |
| Avoid Mistakes When Hiring a Home Stager |
| The Listing Agent |
| Knowing Your Rights |
| Why use an Agent? |
| Dual Agency |
| Setting Your Price |
| What is a CMA? |
| Do I Need an Appraisal |
| Setting Your Listing Price |
| The Closing |
| What is a HUD Statement |
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1925 Adirondack Ct.
$289,900
MLS#: 98347
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Coldwell Banker United
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Simply put, a fixture is something that is permanently attached to real property . Things such as ceiling fans, chandeliers, towel racks, built in shelves, carpet, TVs and radios mounted, this would be considered a fixture. Fixtures are always included in the sale of a home. You can't unbolt everything connected to a home before the buyer takes possession.
Granted, a ceiling fan isn't really "permanent". It could be uninstalled. But it IS an integral part of the home (unlike say, a piece of furniture) and is included in the sale of a home.
If you want to keep a specific chandelier, you need to either remove it before the home is listed, or have your agent be VERY SPECIFIC in listing the home and their conversations with buyer's agents that the chandelier does not convey with the sale. Best practice is to remove it and replace it with another light fixture to avoid any possible hassles.
The best way to remember what a fixture is is this: If it's attached (via screws, nails, glue, etc) to the walls, floors or ceilings, it's a fixture. When in doubt, ask your agent.
