Selling Personal Property to Raise Cash to Buy a Home?  If you have collectibles, equipment, boats, RVs, cars, or other types of personal property you no longer use, you may be considering selling it to raise cash to buy a home. No matter how small or large the item, it’s essential to keep a paper trail of the sale and proof of ownership. This could mean receipt of the sale, documentation of value, and the deposit of the funds into your account.  Depending on what you are selling, more or less documentation may be required.  Let’s talk if this is your situation and map out a plan!