A Practice Note explaining the key post-judgment steps a creditor must follow to perfect a judgment lien and execute on a debtor's real and personal property. This Note outlines the initial post-judgment steps, such as recording an abstract of judgment, and the differences between perfecting a judgment lien on real property versus personal property. This Note also explains the steps involved in completing a levying officer's sale of the debtor's nonexempt property, including obtaining a writ of execution, completing the creditor's instructions for levy, notifying the interested parties, and properly disbursing the proceeds following the sale.