The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Enquiries from potential buyers may be received through: | emailinspectionsofficeopen housesreferraltelephonewebsite. |
Appropriate rapport relates to use of techniques that: | establish and build confidence and trust in the agency and its representativesmake the buyer feel valuedpromote and maintain an effective relationship with the buyer. |
Buyer requirements may include: | access to transport and facilitiesfinancelocationprice purpose of purchase, such as for:businessholidayinvestmentprivate residencesettlement periodsize of propertystyle of property. |
Appropriate interpersonal communication techniques may include: | active listeningproviding an opportunity for the seller or buyer to clarify their understanding of the sales processsoft questioning and seeking feedback from sellers or buyers to confirm own understanding of their needs and expectationssummarising and paraphrasing to check understanding of seller or buyer messageusing appropriate body language. |
Factors likely to influence the purchase of properties may include: | buying intentionscapacity to purchase financial limitsmotivesneedspreferences. |
Customer due diligence may include: | availability of financeidentity verificationrecord keeping requirements reporting requirements. |
Legislative requirements may include: | relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and local government regulations relating to:anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunityanti-money launderingconsumer protection, fair trading and trade practicesemployment and industrial relationsfinancial servicesOHSprivacyproperty sales. |
Promotional materials may include: | agent and agency profilebrochures and pamphletspostersproperty descriptions web page entry. |
Effective questioning techniques may include: | active listeningclear questionsdifferent question typesreflectionusing silences. |
Records of inspection may include: | buyer's reaction to propertybuyer requirementsname and contact details of potential buyers. |
Factors affecting the successful conclusion of a sale may include: | area and environment in which the property is locatedavailability of comparable propertiesmarketing preferences of sellercircumstances of seller and buyerprofessional skills and resources of agentstate of the market for type of propertytype and condition of property. |
Key decision makers may include: | business associatesbuyer's agentfamily members and friends of buyerproviders of professional advice, including:accountantsbuilding advisersfinancial adviserslegal representativesproperty advisersspouse or partner. |
Presentation skills may include: | active listeningappearancebody languageuse of information technology, such as website, virtual tours and online databases use of support and promotional materialsvoice. |
Effective negotiation techniques may include: | analytical skillslistening techniquesnon-verbal communication skillspersonal attributespresentation techniquesquestioning techniquesspeaking skills. |
Effective techniques for dealing with conflict and breaking deadlocks may include: | calling in a third partyclarifying the positions of both partiesdeferring the decisionpreparing a compromiserestating the positionsummarising the progress to date. |
Effective techniques for closing sale may include: | alternate option closeassumption closecompetition closecustomer closedeal or concession closedirect closeindirect closesummary-of-benefits closetime-driven close. |
Sale of property documentation may include: | contract of sale or real estate, contract note and contract for the sale of businessesdeclaration of selling agentfinancial statement to buyerreceipt for depositvendor's statement and trading statement. |
Settlement requirements may include: | buyer settlement responsibilities, including:anything the new lender requires, such as a notice of acquisition or a disbursement orderbank cheques for the balance of purchase money, plus or minus adjustmentsseller settlement responsibilities, including:any other documents necessary to provide a clear title to the buyer, such as discharge of mortgage, withdrawal of caveats change of name declaration disconnection of services, such as water, gas, electricity and telephonekeysnotify rating and taxing authorities of saleother servicestitletransfer of landvalue of land and chattels. |
Deposit moneys may refer to: | capacity of agent to holdcapacity of agent to release to sellerprocedures for receipt and banking. |
Settlement agents and other assisting professionals may include: | accountantsconveyancersfinanciers and financial institutionslandlords and managing agentslegal adviserslicensed settlement agents. |