Property Ownership

In Missouri, personal property left in a sold home after closing belongs to:

AThe former owner (seller)
BThe new owner (buyer) if not specifically excluded from the sale✓ Correct
CThe real estate agent
DThe title company

Explanation

Property left in a home after closing may become the buyer's property. However, sellers should remove all personal property before closing unless it was specifically included in the sale.

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