What to leave in sold house?

[Anonymous]

Sold my house, started to pack and wasn't sure what I have to leave.
I've read through my contract and it doesn't say anything other than drapes, blinds, appliances and lighting.

What about:
Container Store over the door racks? I love these things and would like to bring them with us. They aren't screwed in.
Coat hooks near entry door?
Shower curtains? I wasn't sure if it's weirder to leave used shower curtains or take them with us?
Potted plants on the deck?

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Take all that stuff (especially the shower curtains). And if you have any questions I'd say best bet is to make a list and send it to your agent, they are most familiar with your contract. But the things you list do not typically convey to the buyer.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't expect you to leave any of those things (except maybe the coat hooks, but I wouldn't be bothered by them being gone).

I'd be really weirded out if you left me used shower curtains. If you don't want them in your new house, throw them away so I don't have to.

[Anonymous]

You can take all that stuff. What I leave is a roll of toilet paper in each bathroom.

[Anonymous]

When my mom and dad left the house my sister and called home, my mom bought a new shower curtain and hand towels for the bathrooms and left them as a house warming gift. It helped that the buyers had a small child that had the same first name as my mom's maiden name.

[Anonymous]

I leave the local take out menus and a list of random things I've learned about the house --- like where the internet booster is or where the main cable line is.

[Anonymous]

Leave the manuals for all the appliances!!! PLEASEEE!!!

[Anonymous]

Appliance manuals.

Names and numbers of go-to plumbers, electricians, painters, HVAC firm, security firm, etc. who know your house and can help new owners keep it in working order.

We left a binder of this info and it's now in the hands of a third owner--each one adds on to it.

I would not leave any of what you list, other than coat hooks if you desire.

[Anonymous]

I google appliances

[Anonymous]

If the coat hooks are screwed in I'd leave those, but not anything else-- except appliance manuals

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When my mom and dad left the house my sister and called home, my mom bought a new shower curtain and hand towels for the bathrooms and left them as a house warming gift. It helped that the buyers had a small child that had the same first name as my mom's maiden name.

We just sold our home and I love this idea. I feel like the Grinch who stole Christmas taking every last item. A shower curtain/ hand towels are a perfect gift. We will also definitely leave behind some TP, a few dishwasher tablets, and soaps. I always appreciate it when a rental house has those items.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When my mom and dad left the house my sister and called home, my mom bought a new shower curtain and hand towels for the bathrooms and left them as a house warming gift. It helped that the buyers had a small child that had the same first name as my mom's maiden name.

You lost me. What does the name have anything to do with?

[Anonymous]

We only left blinds.

[Anonymous]

Be sure to leave a mess, including an oil painting worth $5000!

[Anonymous]

Only leave manuals and a roll of toilet paper for moving day.