🧾 Scenario: Conveyed Appliances & the “As-Is” Clause Misunderstanding

The seller agreed to convey several personal property items with the home: gas range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer & dryer, and garage door opener.

Three days after closing, the buyer contacted their agent claiming the refrigerator stopped working. The buyer requested that the seller repair or replace the unit, insisting it was “included with the sale.” Listing agent did NOT add the AS-IS in that section, leaving a bit of a gray area.

When a seller agrees to leave personal property items (ex: fridge, washer, dryer, range, etc.), agents must add the wording:

This should be written directly in the same blank space where the items are listed — not implied, not left verbal, not assumed.

Example entry under Section 3 of SCR 310:

SCR 310 only requires the seller to maintain items through closing.
After closing, the risk shifts to the buyer — but if “AS-IS” is never written, the buyer may argue the seller implied usable condition post-closing.

Without AS-IS wording, a buyer may attempt to force repair, demand reimbursement, or threaten legal action if an appliance fails soon after closing.

Adding this language eliminates ambiguity and protects the seller — and protects you from being blamed later.

✅ In Section 3 of the SCR 310 (personal property list line)
✅ In MLS agent remarks (optional but helpful for transparency)
✅ In repair addendum, if appliances are negotiated later
✅ In counteroffers if buyer requests additional conveyed items

✖ Do not rely on verbal clarifications
✖ Do not assume “used appliances” means AS-IS
✖ Do not leave the field blank expecting the attorney to “work it out”
✖ Do not add AS-IS only in MLS — it must be in the contract

“I’ll be adding the language ‘all conveyed items transfer AS-IS at closing’ so there’s no misunderstanding later. That protects you in case something stops working after closing — once the home transfers, so does the responsibility.”