The last party to execute this Agreement shall fill in the Effective Date on the blank line in the preamble to this Agreement. 13. Captions. Asset purchase agreements can be a useful way to create a new business while leaving unwanted resources and potential issues with the seller.In this video, we will go over everything you need to know about Minnesota real estate purchase agreements. In an asset purchase, the purchaser only acquires the assets and liabilities it identifies and agrees to acquire and assume from the seller. Assets and Liabilities: Outline which assets and liabilities are included in the sale. An asset purchase agreement is a written legal instrument that formalizes the purchase of a business or significant business asset. An asset purchase agreement, or asset sale agreement, should contain details about the business, buyer, seller, and assets acquired through the transaction.