Why were the free-standing microwave and refrigerator not included as fixtures in the appraisal report?

The reasoning behind why the free-standing microwave and refrigerator were not included as fixtures in the appraisal report rests on the definition of fixtures. Fixtures are items that are permanently attached to a property and are typically considered part of the real estate. Free-standing appliances, like microwaves and refrigerators, are not attached to the structure of the home; they can be easily removed without causing any damage to the property. Therefore, they do not meet the criteria to be classified as fixtures since their removal does not impact the integrity of the home.

In the context of this question, the age of the appliances or whether an appraiser might have overlooked them are not relevant to their classification as fixtures. Additionally, the seller's designation of these items in the sales contract does not change their physical attachment to the property. Their free-standing nature is the primary reason they were excluded from being categorized as fixtures in the appraisal report.