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First time low-income home buyer, buying small cottage in a seller's market (although, home has been on the market awhile due to size, I guess. It is in good shape).
Realtor would not negotiate to add in a washer and dryer (or concession).
Realtor said "could not" add buyer lawyer approval contingency (although, it is one of the boxes that can be checked on the contract).
I have not signed a thing yet and am feeling uneasy about her. Am I overreacting?
Personal property (non-installed items) should be negotiated separately and outside the purchase contract unless specified as included in said contract. The listing agent discloses what is included in the sale, everything else is not included would be considered personal property. An example, a riding lawnmower may or may not be sold along with the home and can be negotiated.
Both the signed contract and the personal property that was negotiated can be handled at the closing but would be two different transactions.
If there is any additional confusion, talk about it with your Realtor. Most important, such rules and procedures could differ slightly from city to city, county to county, state to state. There is no definitive answer everywhere.
Ask her why. It sounds like she’s trying to have you put in your strongest offer and not be asking for things , since you are low income and in a seller’s market in your area. If you’re really interested in getting this place don’t get hung up on a washer and dryer.
Personal property (non-installed items) should be negotiated separately and outside the purchase contract unless specified as included in said contract. The listing agent discloses what is included in the sale, everything else is not included would be considered personal property. An example, a riding lawnmower may or may not be sold along with the home and can be negotiated.
Both the signed contract and the personal property that was negotiated can be handled at the closing but would be two different transactions.
If there is any additional confusion, talk about it with your Realtor. Most important, such rules and procedures could differ slightly from city to city, county to county, state to state. There is no definitive answer everywhere.
That is state dependent. A washer and dryer can be included in NC as part of the purchase, like the refrigerator, dishwasher, range or microwave. I just sold a house in NC and on the contract, all listed were included as "personal property included". I actually had to have them remove the microwave because it wasn't there when they viewed the property (it was a small counter top one I had removed before putting the house on the market).
A seller will “never” buy you a new washer and dryer to go with the house. They might leave an old one if you ask for it. But not always.
Never heard of something called a lawyer contingency. What state are you in? Maybe an agent from that state can explain.
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