One of the biggest issues that can cause confusion between buyers and sellers is whether an item is considered personal property or real property (a fixture). Personal property leaves with the seller when the sale closes. Real property stays with the house and ownership transfers to the buyer. Real property is anything that is a permanent fixture: a TV permanently attached to the wall, a built-in fireplace, a stove built into the cabinets, etc. Personal property is anything that can be removed without causing damage OR changing the use of the property: a stove that can be unplugged without causing damage, removable hanging basket plants, a freestanding pool. The best way I like to remember is the dollhouse trick.
