Purchase Agreement for Personal Property

After you've scoured Craigslist and found the perfect vintage stereo or antique steamer trunk, create a Purchase Agreement for Personal Property before you hand over your cash. This simple agreement, which acts as a receipt when you're buying from an individual, is especially important when your new acquisition is involved is valuable. A Purchase Agreement for Personal Property also gives sellers a written record of the transaction.

Use the Purchase Agreement for Personal Property document if:

• You own personal property (property other than real estate or a vehicle) that will be sold or transferred to another party.
• You plan to buy personal property from a third party and want to have more documentation than a canceled check.