TREC Form ID 57-0

Non-Realty Items Addendum — Plain English

A voluntary-use form for personal property Seller agrees to leave for Buyer at closing that isn't already included in Paragraph 2 of the main contract — refrigerators, washers, dryers, and more, translated into plain English.

The Big Idea Behind This Form

The easiest way to think about this form is: "What movable personal property is Seller agreeing to leave for Buyer at closing?" Always check Paragraph 2 of the main contract first — some items may already be included there.

Additional Sum ($_____)Is Buyer paying a separately agreed amount for these items? Not automatically the purchase price of the house.

Description of PropertyIdentify each item carefully — description, model numbers, serial numbers, location — so there’s no question about what stays.

Paragraph B — OwnershipSeller represents these items are owned free and clear of all encumbrances.

Paragraph C — No WarrantySeller does NOT warrant or guarantee the condition or future performance of the items.

Quick Cheat Sheet

The whole form in one glance:

AddressWhich home does this addendum belong to?

A — $Is Buyer paying a separate amount for these items?

A — DescriptionExactly what personal property is staying?

BSeller says Seller owns the items free and clear

CSeller does not guarantee condition/future performance

SignaturesBuyer and Seller agree to the transfer

The most important rule to remember: use this addendum for personal property that is NOT already included in Paragraph 2 of the main contract — and describe every item clearly enough that there is no question about what stays. Be careful about adding "working condition" guarantee language beyond the standard form; Paragraph C already says Seller doesn’t warrant condition or future performance, so extra promises move into attorney territory.

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Property, Personal Property, Ownership & No Warranty

Top — Property Address

"TO CONTRACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY AT ______" — enter the address of the real property being purchased. Example: 123 Main Street, Houston, TX 77000.
This is not where you describe the refrigerator, washer, or furniture — that goes in Paragraph A. This blank simply connects the addendum to the correct purchase contract.

Paragraph A — Personal Property Seller Will Give Buyer (the most important part of the form)

"For an additional sum of $_____ and other good and valuable consideration, Seller shall convey to Buyer at closing the following personal property..."
Blank #1 — Additional sum of $_____: enter the separate amount, if any, that Buyer and Seller have agreed Buyer will pay for the personal property. This is not automatically the purchase price of the house — don’t invent a dollar amount just because the blank exists.
Blank #2 — Description of Personal Property: identify exactly what Seller is leaving for Buyer. Include description, model numbers, serial numbers, location, and other identifying information.

Instead of "Refrigerator," write something like "Samsung stainless-steel refrigerator located in kitchen, Model ______, Serial No. ______." The goal: someone should be able to read the addendum and know exactly which item stays.

Why Details Matter

If a house has a refrigerator in the kitchen, another in the garage, and a freezer in the utility room, writing simply "Refrigerator" invites disagreement over which one was included.
Specific detail (brand, model, serial number, location) removes that ambiguity — exactly why the TREC form tells parties to identify property carefully.

What Counts as a "Non-Realty Item"?

Personal property that does NOT automatically transfer as part of the real estate under Paragraph 2 of the main contract.
This addendum is for property not already listed in Paragraphs 2B or 2C of the contract — before adding an item here, ask "Is this already included in the main contract?"
The One-to-Four Family contract already includes many fixtures/accessories: ceiling fans, built-in appliances, blinds, curtains/rods, garage-door controls, and other listed items. You generally don’t need this addendum to repeat something the contract already covers.

Possible Non-Realty Items: free-standing refrigerator, washer, dryer, free-standing freezer, patio furniture, movable TV. Check Paragraph 2 first for: built-in oven, ceiling fan, blinds, garage-door remote/control — these are usually already addressed there.

Paragraph B — Seller Owns the Items

No blank or checkbox — Seller represents and warrants that Seller owns the personal property listed in Paragraph A "free and clear of all encumbrances."
In plain language: "Seller says these items belong to Seller and are not subject to someone else’s lien or ownership claim."

"Free and clear of encumbrances" means no one else has a financial/legal claim against the item that would interfere with Seller giving it to Buyer. Don’t use this addendum to convey something Seller actually leases rather than owns.

Paragraph C — No Warranty About Condition

No blanks or boxes — Seller does not warrant or guarantee the condition or future performance of the personal property being transferred.
Seller is agreeing to give Buyer the item, but is not promising through this standard form that it will keep working in the future.

Easy memory: Paragraph B = "I own it." Paragraph C = "I’m not guaranteeing how it will perform." Be cautious about adding language like "Seller guarantees refrigerator will remain in perfect working condition for 12 months" — that creates additional legal obligations beyond identifying the item; consult your broker or legal counsel before adding anything like that.

When Does the Property Transfer?

Paragraph A specifically says Seller will convey the personal property to Buyer at closing — not the moment the contract is signed.

Buyer and Seller Signatures

Signature lines for Buyer, Buyer, Seller, Seller — unlike some contract pages that only have initials for identification, this addendum has full signature lines because the parties are agreeing to the transfer of the identified personal property.

Don't Forget Paragraph 22 of the Main Contract

When this addendum is part of the transaction, the main purchase contract’s Paragraph 22 has a checkbox for "Non-Realty Items Addendum" that should be checked to identify it as one of the addenda forming part of the transaction.

Want the original PDF handy?

Open the actual TREC form alongside this plain-English guide.