In an asset sale, a firm sells some or all of its actual assets, either tangible or intangible. An asset sale occurs when the assets of your business are sold to a buyer.An asset sale transaction involves the sale of some or all of the assets used in a business from a selling company to a buyer. An "asset sale" refers to the acquisition of individual assets and liabilities. In an asset sale, the new owner purchases the business's physical assets. The seller retains all rights to the legal entity. 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. The executor will use the Short Certificate as proof of their authority to transfer or sell the decedent's assets.