Downsizing in Australia - Stewart & Jethro Reed | Page 84

DOWNSIZING IN AUSTRALIA

DOWNSIZING IN AUSTRALIA

• What is the percentage charged and what does the fee cover ? Does the fee cover clean-out , removal , any permits , advertising etc .?
• Do they require a deposit ?
• Is the company insured ?
• What do they do with left-over items ?
• How do they determine value on items ? What about antiques , rare items , artworks etc .?
• Do they give you an itemised inventory and track specifically what sold ?
• Can they arrange for shipment or delivery of sold items ?
• How do they staff the sale and provide for security ?

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