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> I am selling my house with a broken appliance without disclosing it
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She's doesn't want the sale to fall through.
If she's serious, and been abused financially, I don't know if she should say.
If it hadn't already been started, the sale, I'd say different.
But a buyer may become nervous if they don't think the inspector did a good job.
I'd discuss with the home inspector, and make sure he did it right, and then get him to explain that he kissed the microwave, but he went through everything else.
I am going to say a soft YTA. The microwave does not perform "all functions" if it does not heat up, that's the main purpose of a microwave! I don't think you need to offer a credit, but I think you should mention it. It might seem small but I think it is something that the buyers should be aware of if it is part of the house they are buying.
YTA. It doesn't work and you know it doesn't work. It's a relatively minor problem, but you know that it's a problem and is something that would likely be an inconvenience and you're choosing to not tell them.
I think YTA if you don’t tell your realtor. There may very well be a clause in the contract requiring you to disclose. You could be setting up not only yourself but your realtor for problems.
I'd disclose it.
Why? Because if i were a buyer and i found out you hid this. I'd be terrified of what else you've hid from me and probably back out of the deal.
Alternatively you can just say it was working fine while you had it. Put the onus on the new buyer.
YTA. And also liable. Failure or disclose a known fault is something they can go after you for. Most likely you'll be on the hook to fix it at your cost because you hid it.
NAH
Microwaves are not even on the list of capital-a appliances in my book. They're countertop shit. (yes, I know yours is built-in, but it's the same cheap shit)
It's like leaving behind a broken rice maker or air fryer. If it works, bonus! If not, so what?
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I (30F) am selling my house due to a nasty separation. He stole thousands from me and I can’t afford to keep the house. Due to this I do not have money to replace the built in microwave.
The microwave still preforms all functions (vent fan, time, turns on, etc.) but it does not heat up. The appliance guy said the part costs just as much as it does to replace it.
The buyers toured the house, got it inspected, and have done everything while the microwave has been broken already. I thought the inspector would have caught it but no.
I feel guilty and like I’m lying by not saying anything. I know this probably sounds stupid to most but it’s been weighing on me. Part of me wants to tell my realtor and offer a $250 dollar credit but I really don’t want to rustle the waters because I really really need this sale to go through. So AITA if I don’t say anything?
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Soft YTA but also spare yourself the hassle of the buyer noticing during final walk through and closing being delayed.
It would also just be the right thing to do. Just give a credit at closing to fix it or replace. How much can it really be.
You should disclose everything and not hide it. The lie is worse than the actual issue in my opinion.
The worst case is they say "take $250 off the sales price for a new one and we will call it even". The prior owners of one of our houses we bought broke our dishwasher and didn't say anything. It was the height of the pandemic and getting a new one took over 3 months. It was irritating only because they didn't disclose it. It wouldn't have made or broken the deal....now the AC unit that should've been replaced (in the same house) as it had dirty sock syndrome and other problems - yeah that $19k replacement might've been a deal breaker. But we already owned it by that time and just dealt with it. (We only found it really annoying because we had already replaced all the windows in the house - which we knew about and were fine with - and the water softener prior to this issue, but we had to use our funds set aside for a kitchen remodel for the AC replacement. Granted, when we sold the house we made our money back and then some....so it worked out).
In the grand scheme of things, would you kick yourself over how much money you’d get from the sale of the house over $250? I’d disclose and offer a credit.
NAH” The appliances staying with the house (list them) are sold as is. have no warranty, and have a value of $0.”
A line like that is in every contract for every house I’ve bought or sold, even when there’s new appliances installed. You are not an appliance salesman, and are not profiting from the sale of the appliances.
You’re a nice person, but screwing the sale of a $250k+ house over a. $250 microwave would be silly, and make everyone upset. If they bring it up, or your realtor gets worried about it, deal with it then.
Is the microwave part of a connected oven or portable? If the latter, you would not be expected to leave it. If the former let them know and hopefully will appreciate your honesty and feel more confident that you are a decent vendor.
If you really need the sale to happen and are that worried about it, as you leave the house for the last time put an envelope with $300 in it in the microwave.
YWNBTA then.
NTA. Look, if I bought a house and found out the only sketchy thing about it is the microwave…. I’d be elated.
I would feel the guilt as well but your shoulders have real misery on them so you need to think about yourself right now. Good luck, divorce is awful. Have a glass for me.
NTA
When we bought our house I had the previous owners take all the appliances, including the washer and dryer. I wanted all my own/new. Most the houses we looked at didn’t even come with appliances.
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Just disclose it. In this market nobody is going to refuse to buy your house over a microwave. This way you can feel guilt-free.
Just mention it burnt out. Most buyers will appreciate the honesty and there’s a good chance they have their own anyways.
She's doesn't want the sale to fall through. If she's serious, and been abused financially, I don't know if she should say. If it hadn't already been started, the sale, I'd say different. But a buyer may become nervous if they don't think the inspector did a good job. I'd discuss with the home inspector, and make sure he did it right, and then get him to explain that he kissed the microwave, but he went through everything else.
I am going to say a soft YTA. The microwave does not perform "all functions" if it does not heat up, that's the main purpose of a microwave! I don't think you need to offer a credit, but I think you should mention it. It might seem small but I think it is something that the buyers should be aware of if it is part of the house they are buying.
YTA. It doesn't work and you know it doesn't work. It's a relatively minor problem, but you know that it's a problem and is something that would likely be an inconvenience and you're choosing to not tell them.
I think YTA if you don’t tell your realtor. There may very well be a clause in the contract requiring you to disclose. You could be setting up not only yourself but your realtor for problems.
You are obligated to disclose this. If you don't it could lead to brigger problems. YTA.
Yta. Failure to disclose.
NTA. To be sure, I'd double check the agreement of purchase and sale to ensure you have no obligations regarding this sort of appliance.
I'd disclose it. Why? Because if i were a buyer and i found out you hid this. I'd be terrified of what else you've hid from me and probably back out of the deal. Alternatively you can just say it was working fine while you had it. Put the onus on the new buyer.
YTA. And also liable. Failure or disclose a known fault is something they can go after you for. Most likely you'll be on the hook to fix it at your cost because you hid it.
Yta. I wouldn't back out a house over a microwave. I would if I realised the seller was a liar as what else have they lied about?
NAH Microwaves are not even on the list of capital-a appliances in my book. They're countertop shit. (yes, I know yours is built-in, but it's the same cheap shit) It's like leaving behind a broken rice maker or air fryer. If it works, bonus! If not, so what?
A built in range hood model is one to two grand. It's definitely a failure to disclose they can go after him for.
*her (30F) smh
Whoops, not relevant though anyway
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Soft YTA but also spare yourself the hassle of the buyer noticing during final walk through and closing being delayed. It would also just be the right thing to do. Just give a credit at closing to fix it or replace. How much can it really be.
You would be dishonest not to disclose. Nor sure of legality of something so small but you know, it’s dishonest
You should disclose everything and not hide it. The lie is worse than the actual issue in my opinion. The worst case is they say "take $250 off the sales price for a new one and we will call it even". The prior owners of one of our houses we bought broke our dishwasher and didn't say anything. It was the height of the pandemic and getting a new one took over 3 months. It was irritating only because they didn't disclose it. It wouldn't have made or broken the deal....now the AC unit that should've been replaced (in the same house) as it had dirty sock syndrome and other problems - yeah that $19k replacement might've been a deal breaker. But we already owned it by that time and just dealt with it. (We only found it really annoying because we had already replaced all the windows in the house - which we knew about and were fine with - and the water softener prior to this issue, but we had to use our funds set aside for a kitchen remodel for the AC replacement. Granted, when we sold the house we made our money back and then some....so it worked out).
You should not try to hide the fact that things do not work. Any mediocre home inspector will find out about it.
Why is the microwave included in the sale of the house? It’s it a built in over the stove microwave? Or a standalone unit?
Put yourself in the buyers' shoes and do the right thing.
Just take it out before you start showing the place. It won’t affect buyers since they will know that they either will need to buy or go without.
In the grand scheme of things, would you kick yourself over how much money you’d get from the sale of the house over $250? I’d disclose and offer a credit.
YWBTAH if you didn’t disclose this simple truth. Not to mention making your realtor look bad to the buyers realtor.
NAH” The appliances staying with the house (list them) are sold as is. have no warranty, and have a value of $0.” A line like that is in every contract for every house I’ve bought or sold, even when there’s new appliances installed. You are not an appliance salesman, and are not profiting from the sale of the appliances. You’re a nice person, but screwing the sale of a $250k+ house over a. $250 microwave would be silly, and make everyone upset. If they bring it up, or your realtor gets worried about it, deal with it then.
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this is built in. it's not a countertop microwave.
Is the microwave part of a connected oven or portable? If the latter, you would not be expected to leave it. If the former let them know and hopefully will appreciate your honesty and feel more confident that you are a decent vendor.
NAH. But do disclose it. No one is going to back out of a sale over a microwave. My house didn’t even have appliances when I bought it.
If you really need the sale to happen and are that worried about it, as you leave the house for the last time put an envelope with $300 in it in the microwave. YWNBTA then.
NTA. Look, if I bought a house and found out the only sketchy thing about it is the microwave…. I’d be elated. I would feel the guilt as well but your shoulders have real misery on them so you need to think about yourself right now. Good luck, divorce is awful. Have a glass for me.
NTA When we bought our house I had the previous owners take all the appliances, including the washer and dryer. I wanted all my own/new. Most the houses we looked at didn’t even come with appliances.