Portal for filling out and submitting Business Personal Property Listings and Extensions. An asset sale is the purchase of individual assets and liabilities, whereas a stock sale is the purchase of the owner's shares of a corporation.Buyers often prefer asset sales because they can selectively acquire assets and contracts without assuming all business obligations. Browse 22 NC Business Assets for sale on BizBuySell. Find currently operating NC businesses for sale from restaurants to service businesses. The three main elements of the property tax system in North Carolina are real property, personal property, and motor vehicles.