A lot would depend on the overall tone of the transaction.  If the buyer has been reasonable and well-behaved, and if the sellers didn't need the garage, I might suggest that my seller say OK.  We actually have a form in our boiler-plate for this, and the buyers release the sellers from any responsibility for their items.

I would advise against it. One never knows how the transaction will end and when it will close. Most of the time, sellers will store their belongings in the garage till the day of sale. Hence, not much space available for buyer's personal items. I would suggest paying for one month of storage if it becomes a deal breaker 

 The Seller still had a few things they were going to remove the morning of closing and the buyer was told they couldn't, but their agent opened the garage the night before. There was so much stuff, that the seller couldn't remove items from the home through the garage. The seller wanted to cancel the sale, they were so mad.  It was a stressful closing to say the least. You never know what can happen before closing so we advise against it.

very little good can come from it... simply suggest to the seller..what is the WORST thing that can happen... ie:  they put in the garage the  boxes, it closes. you get a call 2 weeks later and the buyer says their grandmotheres jewelry is gone that was in the boxes. Best case :) they dont close and make their life miserable getting it back. then say their grandmothers stuff is missing.  :0

When I am asked this question the answer is always not prior to the agreed upon possession date that is stated in the contract. No room for negotiation on this one.  

If it is empty I make the request through the Attorney's for the approval; if an occupied home it probably will not happen unless they are moving out early.

totally a case by case thing and depends on circumstances and amount of deposit.

I have usually said no  --- but as usual Patricia Kennedy has an outstanding answer and I will probably use that approach in the future.

Not something I ever recommend but if it is agreed upon, not without the proper forms being completed protecting the seller!

The answer is No....liability is a BIG issue....better safe than sorry

Hi, Debbie. My response is easy.

No, no and no!

Most always a big NO.

No it is a liability issue and wait until the closing.

I advise against it. Too many things can go wrong, and you / sellers just gave them access to the house and property, even though they only said "garage".

Not a chance. Do not do it.

In the olden days of real estate it was commonplace to be asked and granted. Self storage facilities are available in almost all locations so that's where I direct the "few things" to be moved to. It's never just a few things anymore!

Have them move a few things in the garage before closing.

I suggest that it not happen but it's the sellers' decision.  

To be on the safe side, I'd say no to that.  If the seller is open to it, I make them and the buyer sign a waiver releasing seller from any reponsibility.

Debbie Reynolds I would advise my seller that there is a liability issue and advise against it.

I agree that it should be avoided if possible.  If pressed, then it is the seller's decision but I would get something in writing - a release - if there is any damage to the items or home as a result.

I tell them it is your home until all the paperwork is signed at the closing table.  If the buyer moves anything inside of the garage you (seller) are responsible.  That usually does the trick

I advise no.

I advise against it.  Until it closes and funds it is never a done deal.  Also Mr. Seller do you want to be responsible for those few things?

Good morning Debbie. I observe this discussion many time, it is seldom recommended, but when it is allowed, it usually works out OK. Hopefully the ask the LO about the loan to make sure it will work out.

Make it a great week!

I would suggest against it. I hear this question very often, and if the sellers would agree to allow it, they would be liable if something happen to that staff before closing of escrow.

I say no, more bad can come then good. Public Storage has that $1 first month thing...but you need to buy a lock so it comes to about $30 by the end of it. I'd advise them to take advantage of that offer.

Typically, my answer is to tell them no and not to take on liability like that. But depending on the situation, there may be the very rare time when I might say do it. But if a seller agrees, the buyer does need to sign a "hold harmless" agreement.

I tell them no in advance. Nothing is done until we sign the docs. 

It depends on the situation and how sure you are that closing will be happening.