Before you list you home for sale, determine what you don't want to leave behind.
Our friends sold their home for full price and moved out a few days before closing.
The next day they received an angry call from the selling agent telling them that they had to bring a mirror back before the sale would close. When the home buyers did their final walk through, they refused to make their down payment because a large mirror had been taken down.
This mirror, an antique family heirloom, was never considered by the sellers as part of the sale. The seller refused to give her grandmother's mirror back.
However, their sales contract, a standard Home Purchase Contract with Terms and Conditions, included all attachments. The mirror was considered by the buyers and their agent as part of the sale. The mirror did not hang like a painting on a nail. The heavy mirror had been screwed into the wall with the screw heads covered with fancy wooden circles cut to match the wood frame.
The buyers refused to budge. Our friends refused to budge protesting that their listing agent knew the mirror had belonged to the seller's grandmother. (Their agent was a family member.) The sellers pointed out that their agent should have told them that the mirror was considered "attached." After three days of quibbling and negotiations, the listing agent agreed to forfeit $3,000 of her commission and the sellers dropped the price by $2,000.
Decide what goes to your next home and what you agree to leave behind, before you offer your home for sale. Take down any attachments that you don't want to part with, such as any item screwed into a wall or a light fixture permanently wired. What a home buyer doesn't see, they won't expect to buy with your home.
Copyright 2005 Jeanette J. Fisher. All rights reserved.
Toothwhiteningjamestownnewyorksbox0Chelseas hopes to claim the Champions League for their own took a major setback after Barcelona won the first leg at Stamford Bridge. The Blues had Asier del Horno sent off after 36 minutes but the 5/4 favourites took the lead on the hour through a Thiago Motta own goal.
From then on it was all Barcelona and their breakthrough came with 20 minutes left when Ronaldinhos free kick was glanced in by John Terry for the second own goal of the evening. Samuel Etoo sealed the win for the 9/4 outsiders with 10 minutes left.
Arsenal had better fortune against Spanish opposition, producing a stunning win against favourites Real Madrid at odds of 9/2. The under-strength Gunners took the lead seconds after the break through Thierry Henry and became the first English side to beat Madrid at their own ground.
Liverpool may have seen Benfica as a favourable draw but it was the Portuguese side who took the initiative. Both sides struggled to create chances and a draw at 21/10 looked likely. But defender Luisao headed in for Benfica to give the home side a slender 9/5 win.
Rangers came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Villarreal. Juan Roman Riquelme gave the 13/8 Spaniards the lead with a penalty after eight minutes but Rangers hit back through Peter Lovenkrands. Diego Forland gave the visitors the lead again 10 minutes before the break but an own goal from Pena eight minutes from time handed the Gers a lifeline.
Rank outsiders Werder Bremen caused an 11/5 shock against Italian giants Juventus. Christian Schulz bundled in for the home side six minutes before half time but it looked as though 13/10 Juventus would come out victorious with goals from Pavel Nedved and David Trezeguet. However, Bremen were not discouraged and levelled through Tim Borowski with three minutes to go and found a stoppage time winner in Johan Micoud.
A free kick from Brazilian midfielder Juninho was enough to earn 9/5 Lyon an away victory against last seasons semi finalists PSV Eindoven.
European giants Bayern Munich and AC Milan could not be separated in Germany. Michael Ballack gave 13/10 favourites Bayern the lead but Andriy Shevchenko equalised from the penalty spot.
Finally, Inter Milan battled back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Ajax. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Mauro Rosales gave 23/10 long-shots Ajax a dream start but Dejan Stankovic and Julio Cruz levelled for the Italians.
Pug PimplesIf you are looking for a picturesque location to spend your holiday, go to historic Kennebunkport, Maine. This place offers a range of outdoor activities, and the three-mile long beach tucked in between the rocky coastline is beautiful. There are miles of scenic trails and wildlife sanctuaries to explore. You can go on a whale watching cruise, haul in a catch from a lobster boat or try your hand at saltwater fishing. Kayaking is also available.
Cultural activities include theater, music, museums and galleries. Kennebunkport is also a good place to shop for antiques and other unique items.
Consider staying at a bed and breakfast inn. You can find them listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Some of are old mansions set in lovely surroundings offering genuine New England hospitality and cuisine. Your stay will truly be unforgettable. Some places give you a welcome bottle of champagne, and some have breakfast served in your cottage.
Modern amenities blend with old world charm at some lodgings, where rooms have gas fireplaces, luxurious private baths with heated tiles and Jacuzzis, hair dryers, air-conditioning, televisions, DVD players, in-room coffee makers, etc. Many offer maid services, cribs and child cots and adaptations for the handicapped.
Tariff varies depending on the facilities offered. Usually, there are different rates for season, mid-season and off-season and for weekdays and weekends. Special packages are often available. Some places have minimum stay stipulations. Many of the lodgings allow an extra person to stay in the room for an additional charge and offer a lower rate for children staying with parents. Some are pet friendly but may charge a fee. A 7% lodging tax is either included in the rate or for an extra fee. There may be a service charge as well.
Most of these establishments will give you information on places to see and things to do. Additional information can be obtained from the Visitors Center on Dock Square. Be sure to collect details about parking charges and beach restrictions.
Also, find out the check in and check out times, advance payable, cancellation charge, credit cards accepted and other relevant details.
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