Scope control
Decide what is actually being sold
The starting inventory can be rough, but ownership cannot be. Leased equipment, financed assets, customer goods, employee property, intellectual property, records containing personal information, and titled assets require separate decisions. Property should not enter the catalog simply because it sits at the business location.
A written inclusion and exclusion process reduces disputes and helps the catalog team move without stopping for every item. If authority is disputed or incomplete, that property stays out until the responsible party resolves it.
- Identify leased, financed, titled, borrowed, or consigned items
- Remove records, devices, media, and materials containing customer or employee data
- Flag chemicals, batteries, compressed gas, controlled items, and other safety concerns
- Document landlord, lender, court, or secured-party requirements that affect the sale
