Safe method of financial transaction at sale time

Treat it the same as the sale of real estate. Hire a closing attorney/company to handle the transaction and prepare a bill of sale (along with the title) showing the terms-as is where is, no responsibility if something breaks, no warranty, etc. Let the closing agent take care of the money, it can be wired into their account just like a real estate deal. Then the agent can give you a check to deposit into your account. easy and simple. It may cost you a few hundred dollars but could save you thousands.