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Susan Bentley Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Realtor


Over $36 Million in Sales & Over 185 Clients Served

 

                                   Susan Bentley

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker, SRES

 

C: 585.261.5456    O: 585.352.8833

[email protected]

**Notary Public, Seniors Real Estate Specialist

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Spencerport Office

421 South Union Street

Spencerport NY 14559

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Visit my website: SusanBentley.HowardHanna.com

Whether you are buying your first home or selling your last home, my passion is to help with every aspect of your real estate transaction.  Enthusiasm, compassion and plenty of good old fashioned hard work guarantees success for my clients. My mission is to do what it takes to see each personal experience through to closing and beyond. YOU are my #1 priority and I am NEVER too busy for your questions or concerns.  I love what I do!

  • Core Values: honesty, integrity, dependability, dedicated, loyal, organized.
  • As a single mother of three (successful, professional) now adult children, I am no stranger to multitasking and organization.
  • In my 30+ years as a Registered Dental Hygienist I have dedicated myself to helping people with their fears, anxieties, and concerns. I have made my patients my priority as I do my clients as a Real Estate Sales Associate. 
  • In my career as a Real Estate Associate Broker, I realize the importance of communication, organization, and dedication from start and finish.
  • I will be there to guide you through and help you understand the buying/selling process step by step understanding that this is, for most of us, the most important and valuable investment we make!
  • I use a professional photographer for each and every one of my listings.

Affiliations:  GRAR - Greater Rochester Association of Realtors

                       NYSAR - New York State Association of Realtors   

                       NAR - National Association of Realtors

                       SRES- Seniors Real Estate Specialist

 

Communities Served: Brockport, Spencerport, Ogden, Chili, Gates, Hilton, Kendall, Fairport, Victor, Webster, Penfield, Farmington, Irondequoit, Rochester-City, Greece, Pittsford, Bergen, Caledonia, LeRoy, Holley, Hamlin, Albion, Perry [Monroe, Orleans, Ontario, Livingston, Genesee & Surrounding Counties]

 

Specialties: Acreage/ Country Property/ Dream Home/ First Time Buyers/ Move-Up Home/ Residential/ Seniors

 


Specialties

Acreage
Country Property
Dream Home
First Time Buyers
Move-Up Home
Other
Residential

 

 

You’ve thought of everything. You’ve hired an awesome moving company, you’ve decluttered and donated dozens of things, and you’re ready to hit the road. And then you look out the window and think, “Wait, shouldn’t I take the swing set with me? After all, I paid for it and had it installed!” Maybe it’s a basketball hoop, a window box, or a chandelier – something you put in place and might like to keep.

If you’re not sure if you’re allowed to take a particular item with you, follow these tips to make sure you’re moving only your personal property – and that you remain on the right side of the law.

 

Should It Stay or Go?

When it comes to moving out of a home you’ve sold, it can be tricky to decide what to take and what needs to stay. In general, all fixtures need to stay with a home. That includes any items that are immovably mounted or placed in a home, such as:

Fences, sheds, shrubs, and other outdoor elements (including landscaping!)
Outdoor items affixed to the ground, like swing sets and basketball hoops
Built-in furniture, including window seats and shelves
Blinds, including custom blinds

All lighting fixtures that were present in the home when it was shown

However, items that are removable can go with you! That includes things like:

Curtains
Lamps & any special lightbulbs, like smart bulbs or daylight bulbs (though it would be kind of you to replace them with regular bulbs afterward)
Unaffixed plants in pots or containers
Outdoor patio furniture & grills

And, as with much of life, there are some gray areas. Some of these items may have been included in your contract. Other items, you may wish to discuss with the buyer. Your agent will be able to guide you with regards to items like:

Appliances, which may have been included in your sales contract
Custom draperies specifically designed for a space
Larger plants in container gardens or window boxes
Pool tables, shuffleboards, and other large leisure items

Swing sets, basketball hoops, and other outdoor play equipment that isn’t attached to the ground

When in doubt, make sure you itemize belongings you will be taking with you when you move. I will be able to advise you during the home selling process which items to make note of. You may be able to work out a deal with buyers to purchase items like appliances specifically, or set your asking price to reflect the items that will remain with the home. You might even be able to use some items to your advantage when marketing your home for sale!

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