Define the inventory
Separate owned assets from leased equipment, customer property and items that will remain. Record model and serial numbers, known condition, operating details and available documentation.
A PLAN BUILT AROUND YOUR SITUATION
The asset list is only part of the plan.
Equipment, inventory and business contents may have different preparation and removal needs. Start with what is available to sell, then connect the sale schedule to ongoing operations, building access and your intended handoff.
Plan site access
Identify doors, loading areas, stairs, restricted hours and who can provide access. Ask which assets need disconnection, lifting, rigging or specialist removal and who will arrange that work.
Coordinate the deadline
Share lease, relocation or closing dates before setting an auction schedule. Confirm when equipment can stop operating, when buyers can inspect or collect and what condition the premises must be left in.
BEFORE WE TALK
A practical starting point for your project.
Share what you know now. We can work through the remaining questions together.
Read The Hampton Roads Liquidation Guide- A rough list of equipment, inventory and business contents
- Known condition, model numbers and ownership details
- Access, loading and any specialist removal needs
- Operating, lease or relocation deadlines
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Know what to ask before you commit.
Can we discuss surplus equipment without closing the business?
Yes. Tell us which assets may be sold and which must remain in use. The proposed approach can then be considered around the items and your operating schedule; acceptance and scope depend on the project.
What information is useful before a consultation?
An approximate asset list, location, photographs and your target deadline are helpful. Include known condition, whether equipment can be demonstrated and any access or removal restrictions. You do not need a complete catalogue to make an initial inquiry.
How are disconnection, loading and removal handled?
These responsibilities should be agreed before the sale. Identify assets needing specialist work and clarify who arranges and pays for it, what access buyers will have and which removal deadlines apply. Do not assume every item can be moved with ordinary loading equipment.
What should the proposal make clear?
The assets included, selling format, preparation and marketing scope, commissions and other charges, operating constraints, site access and schedule. Also confirm settlement arrangements and the plan for unsold assets and final removal.
LOCAL PLANNING
Details that matter close to home.
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LET’S MAKE A PLAN
Start with the assets, the location and your deadline.
A brief description is enough to begin. Your initial selling consultation is free.