What are attached & unattached goods?

Understanding Attached vs. Unattached Goods

When selling or buying a home, it’s important to understand the difference between attached and unattached goods — and how they’re handled in the transaction.

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What Are Attached Goods?

Attached goods are items that are:

• Physically fixed to the home or land
• Cannot be removed without causing damage

These items stay with the property by default, unless they are specifically excluded in the listing or in the buyer’s offer.

Examples include:

• Water softener
• Kitchen cabinets
• Built-in appliances
• Garage door openers

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What Are Unattached Goods?

Unattached goods are movable items.
They are typically not included with the sale of the home unless specifically listed as inclusions in the offer or listing.

Examples include:

• Furniture
• Area rugs
• Curtains
• Remotes for attached items
• Movable shelving or kitchen islands

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Prō Tip

Attached goods are usually included. Unattached goods are usually excluded.

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For Sellers

• Include any unattached goods you plan to leave behind in your listing
• Exclude any attached goods you intend to take with you
• Buyers may accept or counter based on these items in their offer

For Buyers

• Read the listing carefully to understand what’s included or excluded
• You may request specific items (attached or unattached) to be included in your offer
• The seller may choose to accept or decline these terms during negotiations