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Brookfield, Wisconsin

We are going to put our home up for sale. Pumpkin patch is on the rear of the property. Wondering if anyone has sold their property during the pumpkin season and how it worked out. We are thinking of putting it on the market mid July, so if its a quick sale we could be possibly closing as early as august. Seeing how the last pumpkin may not be out till early October, would it be unreasonable to give buyers occupancy of the house and allow us access to patch till seasons over? I could agree to remove all old vines etc. and reseed patch with grass or what ever the buyer would want. Thoughts and comments appreciated.

6/22/2015 11:50:45 AM

Mtn. Green, Utah

This can absolutely be done. It is common to have a farmer retain rights to unharvested crops when selling partly into the growing season. This will have to be negotiated with the buyers so talk to your local real estate professional. I may be biased, but if a giant pumpkin growing in your backyard isn't a major selling point, I don't know what is!

6/22/2015 1:13:41 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Most realtors will run the other direction if you mention this as part of your listing. We sold ours once during the season. We made the realtor aware of our intentions, and waited for an offer. We excepted their offer with the same contingencies you mentioned, we outlined when we would be there, what we would be doing, and threw in a giant pumpkin

6/22/2015 1:34:40 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Maybe Pumpkinman Dan can give you advice. He did just that last year.

6/22/2015 2:01:03 PM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Talk to your attorney putting together your closing paper work.

6/22/2015 2:37:45 PM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

don why man why..... I hope you plan to move closer to me and the bar...

6/22/2015 2:57:08 PM

Brookfield, Wisconsin

Linus, did you have negative feedback from realtors when you listed yours? Sounds like it worked out ok for you. I was already thinking of throwing in a pumpkin to the buyers. Good idea.
Gary, Well we will be a littler further away. I may be growing in the front yard next year LOL. You should buy the place.
Buyer might object to me driving across yard at harvest time. But could put in a repairs clause or get permission from the farmer that owns the field in the back.

6/22/2015 3:28:33 PM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

front yard now you wana grow like me too... lol...

6/22/2015 4:43:50 PM

Piqua, Ohio

When I sold my house I had a contract to harvest any and all crops, I also took the top 6 inches of soil in our one acre garden. Get an attorney that's what I did.

6/22/2015 7:28:15 PM

Zurich, Ontario Canada

You might be surprised. I would bet a hand shake deal to finish off the season would fly.

6/22/2015 9:04:57 PM

Stanwood, Washington

Ha Ha Josh, I am totally taking my soil with me If I ever move. I have a lot of money invested in that soil.

6/23/2015 11:38:42 PM

Alberta

Everything in a real estate transaction can be negotiated,any competent realtor should be willing to write it up!

6/24/2015 12:36:02 AM