Would a house for sale that does not include a refrigerator prevent you from buying?

Thinking back over the houses I've owned, I can only remember one that came with the refrigerator. Most of the time, we've either moved the one we owned (and what a pain that was!) or bought a new one to go with the new house.

I wouldn't worry about this turning off prospective buyers. Just make sure, as others have already mentioned, that your listing states VERY CLEARLY that the refrigerator is not included in the sale.

I'd go buy a Nice , used refrigerator and put it in the garage etc and on the listing make it clear that the fridge in the kitchen is going with you and the one in the garage stays with the house ...

However; i would not ... NOT buy a home because it did not have a refrigerator as I have my own appliances OR perhaps like I'm about to do now ..I want to get all stainless steel appliances when my home sells and I move .... so I'd just have to get rid of the appliances left in the house anyway .

I believe the agent's fee is included in the price - when I sold my house five years ago, i had a solicitor looking after everything, including paying the agent; he simply deducted the fee from the sale cheque from the buyer and his own fee before forwarding the remainder to me. I'm not really sure if this answers the question properly, as I know two people who did just that - offered to pay the agents fee for the seller, so as to bring down the house price below a certain ceiling.

In Houston, Tx buyers do not expect a refrigerator to be included. To be sure you should disclose the fact that the refrigerator is not includes. Your real estate agent can show you how to do this.

if your worried, you can buy a cheap refrigerator and include that in the price. But I wouldn't worry. I would buy a place without a refrigerator.They are not that expensive and that way you can pick out the one you want anyway.

If I liked the house, it wouldn't matter.

However, here is the problem. As soon as you tell someone that they can't have it, they will want it. It usually becomes a deal breaker.

This can work in your favor. HOwever, you may just end up giving it away.

If you really want to keep the refrig. I would remove it and buy a 18cf one NOW in it's place.

Self-standing appliances like refrigerators are not generally included in house sales. Installed appliances (built-in ovens, dishwashers, etc.) are.

Leave the fridge there, The appliances are worked into the asking price.

no, I sold my FLORIDA house without one last year and it sold just fine, most people today expect to bring one major thing when they buy a home.

Usually, appliances are not included, unless they are "built-in." And often buyers not even want them. Just say "appliances not included."