What is it that you plan on doing with the appliances that you remove? Does the house you're moving into have no appliances?

Warren,

That's a negotiable item on a sales contract. The appliances "do not" add value to a home, but it does make for a nice incentive.

If you're going to keep them just make sure you take it out of any advertisement and make sure they're not on the sales contract.

Hi Warren-

In the Chicagoland area, it is pretty common that the appliances stay. Some people prefer to take the washer/dryer with them, but not the stove, fridge & dishwasher.

Ask your agent about the pros/cons of taking the appliances with.

Good Luck!

All built-ins usually stay with the home, i.e., kitchen range, microwave, dish washer, etc. If you take these (considered) built-in appliances, you will find it difficult to sell.

Excluding appliances is not the best way to make your home attractive to a buyer in this market. Buyers expect a home to have all the appliances. If you still decide you want to take your appliances, make sure your listing states what you are taking right up front.