Final answer:
Ted will need to note the 'severance' of the fruit trees in the listing comments to ensure that potential buyers are aware that these trees will not be included in the property sale.
Step-by-step explanation:
Ted's seller client is adamant that she'll be uprooting and taking most of the fruit trees in the backyard when she sells her home. Ted makes a note to himself that he'll need to include the severance of the trees in the comments for his listing. The term severance is used in real estate to indicate the removal of fixtures, such as trees, from the land. When selling property, fixtures are generally included in the sale, unless explicitly excluded in the listing agreement or sale contract. Therefore, it is important that Ted notes the severance of the fruit trees, so potential buyers are fully aware of what is included with the property and what is not.
For example, farming has become more expensive and less profitable for many small farms, causing farmers to sell their land for development. For these transactions, having an accurate property title that reflects any severance of trees or other fixtures is critical. Also, in fictional scenarios, like Senator Arnold's office in the provided context where lobbying and environmental considerations are present, acknowledging the removal of trees, as opposed to more clandestine activities like burying toxic waste, is crucial for transparency.