One of the easiest ways to create a closing-day argument is to assume everyone agrees about what stays with the house. A buyer may think the wall-mounted television, garage refrigerator, smart doorbell or patio furniture is included because it was present during the showing. A seller may think it is obviously personal property. The contract, not the assumption, controls.
Colorado starts with defined inclusions
Colorado's residential purchase contract identifies categories of attached items that are included unless specifically excluded. It also identifies certain items that can be included whether attached or not, such as window coverings, smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors and keys. The form then gives the parties space to add other inclusions and exclusions.
That written structure matters because ordinary-language ideas such as fixture or personal property do not always resolve the practical question cleanly. If a particular item matters to the deal, it is safer to identify it specifically instead of relying on what someone thinks the word attached means.
Owned, financed and leased items need different treatment
Solar panels, security systems, water softeners and similar equipment can be owned outright, financed or leased. The 2026 Colorado contract has separate provisions for encumbered inclusions, leased items and solar power plans because the buyer may need documents, lender or lessor approval, or a decision about whether to assume an obligation.
Be specific about high-value or unusual items
If a buyer expects a garage freezer, EV charger, television brackets, outdoor play equipment, workbench, hot tub accessories or a particular smart-home component to remain, put it in writing. If a seller intends to remove something that could reasonably look built-in or attached, exclude it clearly before the contract becomes a dispute.
The final walkthrough is the buyer's last practical opportunity to verify that agreed inclusions are still present and that excluded items have not left unexpected damage behind. A five-minute conversation about inclusions when the offer is written can prevent a much harder conversation hours before closing.
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