A New York Writ of Execution is a court order that directs a sheriff or other law enforcement officer to seize a person's property and sell it in order to satisfy a judgment. It is most commonly used when a debtor fails to make payments on a court-ordered debt. There are two types of New York Writ of Execution: one for the seizure of personal property, and one for the seizure of real property. The Writ of Execution for personal property can be used to seize items such as cash, bank accounts, motor vehicles, jewelry, and other personal possessions. The Writ of Execution for real property can be used to seize homes, land, and other real estate. In both cases, the proceeds from the sale of the seized property are used to satisfy the judgment.