My building doesn't allow tradespeople or couriers past the lobby without notice — how do I arrange a pickup?
Short answer: Give your buyer advance notice of your building's visitor policy and coordinate directly with your building management or concierge to register the pickup as an approved visitor — most buildings have a straightforward process for this (similar to booking a furniture delivery), it just needs to be arranged ahead of the actual pickup date rather than assumed.
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List Free →Why this step matters
A buyer turning up unannounced to a building with a strict visitor policy can be turned away at the lobby, wasting both your time and theirs — sorting this out in advance avoids a failed pickup.
How to actually coordinate it
Contact your building management or concierge ahead of the scheduled pickup with the buyer’s details (name, company, approximate time) — this is typically the same process used for registering any tradesperson or delivery visit.
What to tell your buyer
Let them know upfront that your building requires notice, and confirm the exact process (sign-in at a desk, buzzer access, loading dock booking) so they arrive prepared rather than caught out.
How ScrapTrade Makes This Easier
ScrapTrade’s buyer messaging lets you share these building-specific details before pickup day, so both sides know exactly what to expect.
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