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a o e o o o o o o o o e o a o o e e 0 e e 0 0 0 e o e o a o o e e e o e Describe items to be included Items that are included should be described along with their location in or on the property. Remember, if you have questions or concerns, don‘t hesitate to talk to your Realtor. He or she is a trained professional who will help guide you through the selling process. This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market. ~ |___ answas ds Some items on the property such as water heaters or water softeners are often provided on a rental basis. If this is the case, you should exclude the items from the purchase price and the purchaser should be asked to assume the rental. Remove from sight If you are absolutely certain you want to keep certain items â€" like the bookcase you had made to blend with the unique woodwork in your home â€" you may even want to remove these items from your home before you put it up for sale. That way, no potential purchasers will se them, fall in love with them and insist that they be included in the sale. Fixtures, on the other hand, are a different matter altogether and are basically things that are attached to the property â€" like light sockets, a hot tub or electric wall heaters. If stated in the listing, Realtors will point out the various items that are not included in the sale to prospective buyers before an offer to purchase is made. : home, you‘re probably wonderâ€" ing whether you should take the customâ€"made window coverings with you â€" or whether that entertainment unit you had specially made for your family room should really be sold with the house. I f you‘re thinking of selling your Undoubtedly, these items may be hard to part with. On the other hand, they will probably make your home much more attractive to potential purchasers if you include them in the sale. In fact, it‘s quite common for venâ€" dors to include some items that would normally be considered as "chattels" â€" such as drapes and appliâ€" ances â€" in the sale of their homes, as an extra incentive to buyers. The law is not always crystal clear about what constitutes a fixture â€" but your Realtor will guide you through the listing process and help you decide and clarify what you want to include in the sale of your home. Special circumstances There may be special circumâ€" stances where something that might ordinarily be considered as a fixture is not included in the sale â€" like the antique crystal chandelier you had imported from France. Make sure this is clearly stated in the listing agreement â€" and more importantly â€" in the agreement of purchase and sale. Deciding what to sell, and what to take with you * Sold in conjunction with the Oakville Miton and Distict Real Estate Board . ** Sold in conjunction with the Toronto Real Estate Board. *** Sold in conjunction with the Burlington Real Estate Board | THE O/ DILAV IU KR Real Estate News, Every Wednesday 14.2 ACRES