Sales And Transfers
Customized Agreements
Personal Property Sale Agreement
Sell or buy equipment, furniture, tools, or collectibles with the item described precisely, the ownership confirmed, and the terms recorded.
Also called: personal property sale agreement, equipment sale contract, bill of sale for equipment.
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Sales tax, consumer protection rules, and whether particular items require additional documentation are set by state law and vary. This agreement states no rate or requirement.
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When this fits
Use this document when…
- Selling equipment, machinery, or tools between individuals or businesses
- A high-value item where a receipt is not enough
- Property being sold from an estate or by a joint owner
- Any sale where payment and collection happen at different times
Before you start
Information you will need
- Seller and buyer details
- A precise description of the property, with serial or model numbers
- Anything specifically excluded from the sale
- The seller's ownership position and any liens or claims
- Price, payment terms, and payment method
- Condition, known defects, and whether it is sold as is
- Inspection opportunity, delivery, and the governing state
What you receive
- An eight-article Personal Property Sale Agreement
- Signature blocks for seller and buyer
- Completion instructions
- PDF and editable DOCX export
Document questions
Questions about this document
What is a Customized Personal Property Sale Agreement?
Sell or buy equipment, furniture, tools, or collectibles with the item described precisely, the ownership confirmed, and the terms recorded.
How do I create a Customized Personal Property Sale Agreement?
Selling equipment, machinery, or tools between individuals or businesses; A high-value item where a receipt is not enough; Property being sold from an estate or by a joint owner
What should a Customized Personal Property Sale Agreement include?
Seller and buyer details; A precise description of the property, with serial or model numbers; Anything specifically excluded from the sale; The seller's ownership position and any liens or claims; Price, payment terms, and payment method
Special situations
- A seller cannot transfer better title than they hold. Property under a finance agreement, subject to a storage lien, or part of an unresolved estate may not be theirs to sell, and a buyer can lose both the item and the money.
- Say what is not included. Accessories, cases, and attachments are what buyers assume come with an item and sellers assume do not.
- An as-is sale is much stronger where the buyer genuinely had a chance to inspect. A seller who refuses inspection undermines the protection they are relying on.
- Selling on behalf of an estate or a business needs authority the buyer should confirm before paying.
- Photograph the property at handover, dated, and give the buyer a copy with the signed agreement.
Frequently asked questions
Is a written agreement necessary for a private sale?
For a low-value item, a receipt is usually enough. For equipment, machinery, collectibles, or anything where payment and collection happen at different times, a written agreement is what makes the terms provable — and it is far cheaper than the argument it prevents.
What does as is actually mean?
The buyer takes the property in its current condition, which disclaims implied warranties in most states. It does not permit concealing a known defect — that is misrepresentation regardless. Disclosing defects protects the seller more than silence does.
How much detail does the description need?
Enough that someone reading only the agreement could identify the item. Serial and model numbers where they exist. A generic description is what makes a dispute unresolvable from the document, which is the point of having one.
The item still has finance on it. Can I sell it?
Not clear, and the buyer should know. Property under a finance agreement is generally not the seller's to sell outright, and a lender may be able to recover it from the buyer. Clear the finance first, or disclose it and handle the payoff as part of the sale.
Should I let the buyer inspect first?
Yes, and it protects you more than them. An as-is clause is strongest where the buyer had a genuine opportunity to examine what they were buying. Refusing inspection and then relying on as-is is a much weaker position.
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Last reviewed July 29, 2026.