When selling a house, it is normal for the new homeowners to get anything affixed to the walls, floors, or ceilings, unless otherwise specified. However, it never hurts to ask when viewing a home. It'd be awful to walk into your new home on the first day expecting to see that lovely chandelier in the hallway entryway that you loved so much, only to find it missing.
"State laws vary as to what is and what is not included in the sale, so be sure to be explicit about whether an outside bird bath, playground sets, wall mounts, light fixtures or any other item that are only semi-attached are included in the sale," real estate attorney and CEO of LegalAdvice.com David Reischer told Business Insider.
When you visit an open house or schedule a walkthrough, be sure to ask the homeowner what stays and what goes. Asking clarifying questions never hurts.