Do you add a fridge to your flips?

Question

How many of you add a matching fridge to your flips vs. no fridge? Just trying to figure out if that is a worthwhile investment or if most people prefer to use their own fridge.

J Scott · Answer

We'll always throw in all appliances (stainless, including washer/dryer).

When a buyer has a choice between a competitors house -- where they'll have to buy appliances, washer, dryer, mini-blinds, etc -- and ours that is truly move-in ready, this can certainly be a deciding factor.

J Scott · Answer

Another important factor for me is that most of my buyers are first-time home buyers, so it's unlikely they own any appliances.  If you're doing a more custom home where the buyers likely have their own appliances (or plenty of disposable income to purchase the appliances they want), you might have a different perspective.

Ophelia Nicholson · Answer

Not only do I add a fridge but I add a  stainless steel french door one- LOVE THOSE!! My area I believe demands a fridge so I guess it also depends on your area.
For me when I view rehab pictures without a fridge it makes it look incomplete like the seller skimped on something and I automatically go hmm where is the fridge. Where else did the seller skimp.  I get Ryan's point that it makes the kitchen look bigger without it but as a woman I wanna see the whole picture- sell me the dream.
Also you shouldn't assume people use or prefer thier own fridge thats so not true. Most who are coming from an apartment may not have a fridge and even if they do- who doesn't want a brand new one that matches all your other applicances. If they are moving from a house they now own to that one- then providing a fridge may give them the option of giving the one they have to thier buyer and again who doesnt want a brand new fridge that matches all your other appliances.

Ryan Pyle · Answer

If I am selling myself I do not include appliances. I can always throw them in if it's a sticking point with the buyers. Plus it makes the kitchen look much bigger without them.

However if I'm selling through a real estate agent I include the appliances because I won't be there to feel the buyers out and throw in appliances to seal the deal if necessary.

Jerry R. · Answer

Yes, all kitchen appliances.  Only stainless on the nicer homes or if the decor requires it.

Don Hines · Answer

Hey!!!
I resemble that remark!!
Don

Ed L. · Answer

always stainless...  cost is minimum, and buyers associate stainless with being expensive.... 'even if its just cheapo frigidaire"

Ed L. · Answer

Depends on the target purchaser.  If the property will be priced sub 100K the buyer probably has little or no extra funds.  A refrigerator might actually be the deciding factor.

On pricier properties I would do everything but the fridge.

Craig Shute · Answer

I always did white fridge & stove, but I'm considering moving to black.  Seems to be the popular thing - anybody else doing this?

Lance Clifford · Answer

Thanks for all the replies! Fridge it is! :D

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