CPPREP4162Conduct and complete sale by auction

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What an assessment for CPPREP4162 must cover

60 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 39 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Confirm pre-auction terms, conditions and presentation.

  • 1.1Assess suitability of auction site and auction equipment and identify risks to self and others.
  • 1.2Confirm required auction advice is displayed according legislative requirements.
  • 1.3Review auction documentation and examine major points including auction instructions, authorities, contracts, reserve price, co-owner and vendor bids.
  • 1.4Confirm number of registered bidders, online bidding and bidding by authority according to legislative requirements.
  • 1.5Liaise with vendor or sales agent for final instructions.

2 Open auction.

  • 2.1Read out terms and conditions of sale by auction according to legislative requirements
  • 2.2Identify property and vendor in relation to the contract.
  • 2.3Respond to questions from potential bidders and other parties.
  • 2.4Submit property for sale by auction and call for opening bids.

3 Manage auction to maintain flow.

  • 3.1Conduct the auction according to legislative requirements.
  • 3.2Manage bidding process and maintain auction process to achieve reserve price.
  • 3.3Seek instructions from vendor or sales agent for vendor bids or to change reserve.
  • 3.4Implement trial close strategy.

4 Complete auction.

  • 4.1Signify close of auction using appropriate strategy such as final calls, fall of hammer and closing script.
  • 4.2Knock down property to successful bidder once reserve price has been met and all other bids are exhausted.
  • 4.3Pass in property if reserve price is not met and all bids are exhausted.
  • 4.4Offer highest bidder opportunity to negotiate with vendor when property fails to reach reserve price.
  • 4.5Obtain feedback on auction from vendors and colleagues.

Performance evidence

  • call at least one auction to conclusion where the property is sold
  • call at least one auction to conclusion where the property is passed in
  • review auction performance and identify and document personal strengths and opportunities for improvement.

Knowledge evidence

  • auctioneer role, responsibilities and risks
  • reserve price
  • auction documentation
  • auction aids and equipment
  • preparation of auction area, including access, identification of hazards, assessment of risks and implementation of risk controls
  • auction rules and prescribed auction information in state or territory of operation
  • auction process:
  • stating rules and conditions of auction according to state or territory legislation
  • managing the bidding process:
  • using appropriate bidding increments
  • maintaining bidding momentum
  • dealing with disruptive bidders
  • vendor and co-owner bids
  • collusive bidding practices
  • disputed bidding
  • bidding advances
  • retracting bids
  • restarting the bidding
  • confirming or renegotiating reserve with seller as appropriate
  • describing property benefits
  • identifying key features of property and contract terms
  • knocking down or passing in property as appropriate
  • using vendor bidding as appropriate according to legislative requirements
  • capacity of bidders, including impairment
  • legislation related to sale of property by auction in the state or territory of operation
  • penalties for breach of auction legislation
  • property information:
  • general and local market indicators and conditions
  • land characteristics
  • council zoning and allowable use
  • land titles and defects to title
  • specific environmental issues or features
  • specific requirements relating to the type of property
  • risks to the general public, clients, agency and self from auction activities
  • ethical practice in auctioneering:
  • communication
  • neutrality in the auction process
  • ethical management of the bidding process
  • communication strategies for responding to client complaints.

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What does an assessment tool for CPPREP4162 need to cover?

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