{"id":574,"date":"2018-09-09T09:17:16","date_gmt":"2018-09-09T09:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/blog\/?p=574"},"modified":"2023-04-21T14:36:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T14:36:36","slug":"should-i-take-my-blinds-when-i-sell-my-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/blog\/should-i-take-my-blinds-when-i-sell-my-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Take My Blinds When I Sell My House?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Blind Etiquette For Moving Home<\/h2>\n<p><!-- pagebreak --><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: right;\" title=\"There are somethings you just don't need to take with you when you move home...\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/pub\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/bigstock-Stack-of-cardboard-boxes-in-an-1957334291.jpg\" alt=\"Stack of boxes in a home ready to move \" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/>Sometimes it\u2019s hard to walk away from your blinds when you\u2019re selling your home. They\u2019ve served you well, you\u2019ve appreciated the shade and privacy \u2013 we can see why you wouldn\u2019t want to leave them behind.<\/p>\n<p>However, the reason to leave your blind behind is quite simple. A <strong><a class=\"c-turquoise\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/\">DotcomBlinds<\/a><\/strong> blind is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/\">made to measure<\/a><\/strong>, meaning it will only ever truly fit the window you bought it for. Sure, you can take your blind with you, but it will never fit another window perfectly unless by a miracle you have a home with the exact size windows and identical d\u00e9cor choices.<\/p>\n<p>Is it really worth going to all the hassle of <strong><a class=\"c-turquoise\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-a-roller-blind\/\">removing the blind<\/a><\/strong>, making good and taking the blind with you because it <i>might<\/i> fit a window in your new house?<\/p>\n<p>Window blinds fall under the category of fittings, which can be negotiated for by both parties. This is where the seller ascertains what they need to take with them and what is expected to stay.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of fittings are cosmetic, they can be beds, sofas, paintings and lampshades \u2013 things that are useful and nice to have in a home but ultimately not essential to the functionality of the house (such as plug sockets, alarms and sinks). Those soft furnishings are worth negotiating for \u2013 they could go into either home and serve their purpose well\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 but by taking the window blinds you\u2019ll be making life difficult for the other party, and you won\u2019t gain much from it.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you really, <\/span><em style=\"font-size: 16px;\">really<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> must take your blinds with you, perhaps as a memento to remember the windows by, then either remove them before you list your house so potential buyers know nothing of the window treatments (they\u2019ll just wonder why you don\u2019t have any blinds or curtains), or replace your blinds with cheap readymade versions and take your made to measure ones with you.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What\u2019s more, our blinds at DotcomBlinds are so <strong><a class=\"c-turquoise\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/cheaper-than-the-highstreet\">affordable<\/a><\/strong> you can buy a fresh set of blinds for your new home, revelling in the chance to find an ideal type of blind for your home, a new colour or pattern and a fresh start for all. We deliver quickly too, so whether you are able to get your measurements before you move in or you simply order them as soon as you can, you will be living in shaded bliss in no time.<\/p>\n<p>Leaving a DotcomBlind\u2019s blind behind is a little nod and a wink to the new owners. It says, hey, I\u2019ve loved and looked after this home, just look at the quality of the window blinds. They\u2019ll feel at ease, and relax knowing that anyone with such good taste in blinds will have taken the best care of the house. Then, they\u2019ll either rip out the blinds and replace them, or keep them there to enjoy for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Browse our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/\">collection of made to measure blinds<\/a><\/strong> and begin your journey of exploration to find the perfect blind for you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"If you're moving home, don't forget to buy your made to measure blinds!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dotcomblinds.com\/pub\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DCB_for_blinds1.jpg\" alt=\"A sold sign outside a house\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>P.S: We recommend speaking with your solicitor for legal advice and buyer expectations, this blog post should not be considered legal advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blind Etiquette For Moving Home Sometimes it\u2019s hard to walk away from your blinds when you\u2019re selling your home. 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