How does the property disposition process typically begin?

The property disposition process typically begins with a detailed assessment of the asset's condition. This assessment is crucial because it provides essential information about the asset's current status, which helps determine whether it is appropriate for sale, scrapping, or retention. Evaluating the condition allows for informed decision-making regarding the next steps in the disposition process and ensures that any action taken is in the best interest of the organization. Understanding the asset's value, usability, and marketability is integral to establishing the right strategy for its disposition.

Other options might seem relevant but do not typically initiate the process. For example, discussing potential new acquisitions or determining which assets will be maintained will not set the stage for disposal. Instead, those actions generally come after an asset’s condition has been evaluated and a decision has been made regarding its future. The sale of surplus property is a subsequent step that occurs after the assessment has taken place and decisions on asset condition and disposability have been made.