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I am moving out, but I do not want to take an outdoor playset and a dog kennel that is currentyl in the backyard... can I just leave it at the house or do I HAVE to take it.
Hi JOHN--
Sellers often leave things behind!Personal property left beyond the closing of a Home to a new Owner is typically considered
"Abandoned" The LEGAL length of time that constitutes "Abandonment" varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but typically after the abandonment period, the personal property becomes that of the new Owner--it can either be held for use, sold or sent to the Dump!
Sometimes after a Seller has left a few things behind & the "Abandonment" period has passed, the Buyer/New Owner has sent the left behind property to the Dump OR has sold it, when all of a sudden the Seller decides that he/she wants the property back! Lawsuit! It's happened also that a Buyer/New Owner has taken a Seller to Court over leaving "Trash" behind!Lawsuit!
Your Real Estate Agent SHOULD know the "rules" for your area! Check with him/her.(Or a licensed Attorney) You MIGHT find it a good idea to discuss this with your Buyers--do they WANT the Playset & Dog Kennels? If so perhaps an ADDENDUM to your Contract with them will make your mutually agreeable transfer of ownership of these "Yard Items" at NO COST to them at Closing a MATTER OF RECORD!No Lawsuit!
People just leave things behind and don't have any problems!But why not make sure that you won't!
GOOD LUCK
--JIM
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Jim Root
Expertise
How to select the right Real Estate Salesperson & Loan Officer--ones who will serve your best interests! House-hunting tips & suggestions on selection of the home best for your family needs. Introduction to the Home Buying Process & all the "Players" involved.What is of utmost important to the Homebuyer? Real Estate Contracts & Negotiations, Appraisal needs, Title Co. involvement, Home Inspection issues& the Closing/Escrow systems, etc. Whatever your question, the answer will follow, whether from personal knowledge or research! Gale, shown here with me, has been a Real Estate Office Administrator, licensed Realtor & has served as my Research Assistant over the years!
Experience
Over 30 years as a "Real Estate Professional." including Real Estate Marketing & Sales, Appraisal work, Mortgage Banking & as a Realty Officer with U.S Dept. of HUD's FHA Homeownership Division in Alaska, Washington & Idaho! Some experience in Montana, California, Utah & Nevada markets!Knowledge of National Markets by continuous Research!
Organizations
Former member of Nat'l Ass'n of Realtors (NAR) & Mortgage Bankers Ass'n of America (MBAA). Currently with National Association of Review Appraisers & Mortgage Underwriters (NARA/MU).
Publications
Published in various local, state, regional & national Real Estate-related magazines & newsletters!Co-author of various Govt. publications on Homeownership, Appraisals & Mortgages while with HUD/FHA.
Education/Credentials
Associate Degree in Real Estate Studies plus:
Numerous Real Estate-related Courses conducted by the U. S. Government & Private Industry over the past 30 years.
Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications,
Masters Degree in Education/Teaching
Awards and Honors
Professional Designations: Certified Residential Originator (CRO) from MBAA, Registered Mortgage Underwiter (RMU) & Certified Review Appraiser (CRA) from NARA/MU. Outstanding Peformance Awards for 10 of the 12 years with HUD/FHA & numerous Sales/Listing Awards while a licensed Real Estate Agent.
Past/Present Clients
No longer selling/listing Real Estate, nor Appraising properties, nor working in the Mortgage business, this "Real Estate Pro" serves as Director of a Company that provides Professional Development Seminars & Workshops to the "Real Estate Industry" and provides free (as needed) & fee-paid (on a sliding scale) consulting & inspection services to members of the general public.Your questions will be answered without "salesmanship" & with your best interests in mind!
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