Client Care Level 2 Flashcards

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Tell me about an example of how you have provided good client care.

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I provide updates of where I’m up to on my cases with my clients, for example I emailed HMRC to let them know I had arranged an inspection and when it was taking place.

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Tell me about an example of when you have provided a high standard of service to a client.

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A few days after sending a level 2 homebuyers report I followed up with a phone call to see if there was any questions and if they were satisfied.

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How have you dealt with an unrealistic client deadline?

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I dealt with an enquiry for a level 3 building survey, they expected an inspection and the report to be issued on the same day.

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Tell me about the approach you have taken when dealing with a non-technical lay client.

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I made a survey report more visual including diagrams, I also ensure to use non technical language during our communications.

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Tell me about the approach you have taken when dealing with a client with a high level of property knowledge.

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I conducted a level 3 building survey inspection and wrote up the report, I used technical language within the report and followed up with a phone call to ensure that everything was understood.

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How have you established a client’s objectives?

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When a client enquires I would send them our terms and conditions and have have a telephone conversation to establish what they required. In regard to HMRC must of our work is via a service level agreement so I already know what is required as it is located within the instruction emails.

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How have you confirmed a clients brief?

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I have checked the instruction emails in file at my current employer, at my previous employer I would telephone the client in order to clarify any questions we had.

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How have you established a scope of services?

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Our terms and conditions establish the scope of our services however at my previous employer I would talk to the client to see if there was anything further that was required.

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How have you calculated fees for professional services?

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At my previous employer the professional fees were dependent upon the agreed sale price of the property. At my current employer some work is at a diary charge and some tasks are agreed upon at a set price.

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How have you compiled an appointment document?

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I have not compiled an appointment document.

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How have you established project stakeholders and their status within a project?

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Upon taking instruction I check with the client who the stakeholders are and what their status is within a project.

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How have you set up communication systems with a client and stakeholders?

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I have telephoned and emailed clients and stakeholders then we have each others contact details, when required I have arranged video networking calls on software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams

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How have you issued reports to a client?

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I have issued reports electronically to members of the public which notified me when the document was opened, in that role I also offered paper copies as some clients preferred this.

In my current role the reports are emailed to your clients.

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How have you dealt with a complaint?

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I have issued the complaints handling procedure and notified my line manager.

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How have you measured KPIs?

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How have you analysed the data gathered through the client briefing process and formulated a detailed client brief?

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A client requested a report to be shared with his colleagues, I adapted this request by hosting a video conference and presenting the building survey, I had a senior colleague on the call who’s role was to answer questions in relation to the report.

17
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IHT - How did you provide a high standard of client care?

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I gave regular updates during the progression of the case to ensure they knew how the case was progressing.

18
Q

How do you meet key deadlines?

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I put calendar reminders in my calendar at regular stages before the deadlines to ensure they’re met.

19
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How does the VOAs CHP differ from the RICS requirements for a regulated firm’s CHP?

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