Fixtures & Personal Property — What Stays With the Home

If it’s attached or built‑in, assume it stays unless excluded. Freestanding items don’t—unless you list them.

Typical fixtures (stay)

• Built‑in appliances and microwave hoods
• Light fixtures, ceiling fans, switch plates
• TV wall‑mount brackets (TVs may go)
• Wired smart devices (thermostat, doorbell/cameras, hubs)
• Garage door openers & remotes

Gray areas

• Window treatments: curtains vs rods
• EV chargers: hardwired vs plug‑in
• Rented items (water softener, propane tanks)

Write‑it‑in examples

• Include: “Existing smart thermostat and wired doorbell to remain; seller to transfer app credentials at closing.”
• Exclude: “All televisions excluded; wall‑mount brackets and hardware to remain.”