What is considered personal property in the context of real estate?

In real estate, personal property refers to items that are not permanently attached to the land or the structures on it. Emblements, which are also known as "annual crops," represent a type of personal property because they are not considered part of the land in a permanent sense. These are crops that a farmer has planted and cultivated, and they are typically harvested each year. Since emblements can be removed from the land after harvesting, they are classified as personal property, distinguishing them from fixtures or land improvements, which are considered real property.

In contrast, land is classified as real property because it is a physical component of real estate and cannot be removed. Buildings, similarly, are considered permanent structures and are thus classified as real property. Easements, which grant a right to use someone else’s land for a specific purpose, also fall under the category of real property interests, as they involve a right tied to the land itself rather than a movable item. Therefore, emblements stand out as personal property due to their removable nature and the temporary ownership involved in their cultivation.