Real-Life Communication -- Solution
You must communicate well if you want to be an auctioneer.
Here's
one example of a brochure:
Estate Sale
Saturday,
Aug. 19, 2000
Start time: 9 a.m.
The Greene Mansion
1429 Pickwick
Dr.
Anytown, Anywhere
This sale could be a collector's
dream.
Dozens of rare and exquisite items will be sold to the highest
bidder and a few finds may be among them. The items for sale have been carefully
collected over a lifetime by Mr. and Mrs. Greene. Their love for housewares
and printed materials is evident by the excellent condition these items are
in.
Here are some of the items available:
- Collector's Glassware:
- Collectors of Depression-era glass, take note: 15 pieces are included.
- Printed Materials:
- Rare book buyers may want to browse through the extensive library.
- China:
- Three complete china sets may offer a find to the collector.
- Furniture:
- Antique lovers will want to see if any of the five 19th-century armoires
are for them.
These are only some of the items that will be sold. While no blockbuster
items have turned up yet, the collection is extensive and offers something
for everyone. Don't miss this opportunity.
See you there!
For
more information, contact:
Your name
Your company's
name
Your phone number
According to auctioneer
Al Briggs, communication skills are helpful in a number of situations.
"Many
[auctioneers] do appraisals. They're sitting down and they're handling
people's personal effects, often in their home. Communication skills
and the ability to write proper descriptions is very important," says Briggs.
He
adds that the actual selling of goods at an auction won't call on your
communication skills -- unless you have a strong desire to really entertain
the crowd!