Standard procedure for purchasing stock:

• Meet with the client and receive instructions on livestock needs and purpose for stock.
• Identify possible stock options for the client.
• View the stock and check records provided by the vendor and evaluate suitability to client's requirements.
• Present stock options to the purchaser, along with full data obtained from vendor's records.
• Arrange viewing of stock with the purchaser if desired.
• Negotiate the terms of sale on behalf of the purchaser and prepare a sale and purchase contract.
• Regularly monitor the stock in between contract date and purchase date to ensure that the conditions of the contract are being met.
• Ensure deposits are made and that finance is in place so the final transaction runs smoothly and on time.
• Organise a final pre-delivery inspection to check the condition of stock and obtain all necessary certification.
• Arrange transportation of livestock to the purchaser if required.

Standard procedure for selling stock:

• Meet with the client and receive instructions on livestock to be sold.
• Collate information and full records on livestock for sale.
• Actively promote the livestock via our agents' networks and online listings to identify possible purchasers.
• Arrange viewing of stock by possible purchasers.
• Negotiate the terms of sale on behalf of the vendor and prepare a sale and purchase contract.
• Regularly monitor the stock in between contract date and purchase date to ensure that the conditions of the contract are being met.
• Oversee the provision of all livestock testing and data to the purchaser and necessary certification.
• Record the tallies and condition of livestock from the vendor's property on the day of the completed transaction.