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Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
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Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.
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Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred.
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Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
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Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases.
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Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.
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Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings, to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.
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Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.
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Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.
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Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties.
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Appraise properties to determine loan values.
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Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features.
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Locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.
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Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
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Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.
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Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
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Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
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Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients.
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Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
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Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
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Contact previous clients for prospecting of referral business.
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Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements, and related matters.
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Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.
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Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
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Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.
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Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.
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Conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques.
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Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing.
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Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.
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Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs.
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Contact utility companies for service hookups to clients' property.
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Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
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Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company.