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House under contract - want to keep Nest thermostat

If they did not state, in the contract, that they wanted the Nest, then you should be able to take it.

reply to SolarPup
When I sold my house a year ago, I did anything and everything to make sure it sold. At the time I had only one solid offer so if that one fell through who knows how long it might have taken to get another offer.
That being said, can you afford to have your house deal fall through for a $250 device?
My buyers were raising a stink about some $10 shelves! I wasn't going to argue and let them keep them.

Anyway, just something to think about not knowing your situation.
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Thanks! Just thinking that's $250 I dont have to spend at the new house.. So since you've been through this sale thing before.. do you know what the steps they go through? The buyer called for an inspection, but then dont know what happens after that.
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reply to SolarPup
Just change it out and if they complain (loudly enough) put it back.

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reply to SolarPup
Bob is correct. Anything that was attached to the house when they agreed to purchase it is part of the house and you are committed to leave it. However, I suppose you are free to ask them if it is ok with them for you to take it.

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reply to SolarPup
Technically it's theirs. Legally it should be excluded in the contract.

However, I would do as Jack stated. Replace the original thermostat ASAP. They will have many opportunities up until the walk-through to raise it as an issue if they care about it.
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reply to SolarPup
If the buyers do a walk through before the closing and see the Nest is gone, and they wanted it, things could get very ugly. Like csiemers said why risk the sale for a $250 device.
Maybe your parents will get you a new one as a housewarming (and cooling) present.

reply to SolarPup
It is part of the house.

reply to SolarPup
...and if you replace it, the difference in thermostat sizes on the paint will readily be a give-away. You sold the house, live up to your side of the agreement.

reply to SolarPup
ASK YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT! Wtf are you asking us for? Your agent is supposed to be up on all this stuff. That's why they have to take a test and get a license!

reply to SolarPup
As others have said, in this housing market don't hex a sale for a $250.00 item. In fact just wait till the home inspection is completed; compared to all the seller concessions that will be demanded to remedy "defects" that $250 will seem like chump change.

Someone once told me that if an item was "screwed" to the house, it was considered portable. If it was "nailed", then it belongs with the house. I don't know how valid this distinction is in your market however. Talk with your attorney.
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So your saying that the house doesn't include the drywall because it was "screwed" to the wall ?? The OP should have taken it down the day it was listed .....

reply to pende_tim
YOU DON'T NEED AN ATTORNEY! Ask the real estate agent. It's their job to know these things.

reply to SolarPup

reply to SolarPup
In general anything attached is part of the deal unless specifically exempted. In the current housing market, as csiemers pointed out, I'd let them keep the $250 Nest and not mention it or remove it.
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reply to SolarPup
As others have said it's part of the house. If you remove it they have the right to remove $250 from the sale price or make you replace it. You need to talk to your attorney and get an EXCLUSION which they need to sign to keep it. When we bought our newest house 2 years ago we made the current owner leave all appliances and machines. They agreed to leave the a/c units x3, fridge x2, washer, dryer, snow thrower, pressure washer, window treatments, & dehumidifier. It's amazing how much sellers are willing bend in this bad economy. Don't risk losing your sale over $250!

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