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Job Description
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 41-9022.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 59,360.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 28.00
- Currently, there are 151,840 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Real Estate Sales Agents”.
Also Known As…
- Real Estate Sales Agents
- Sales Agent
- Realtor
- Real Estate Salesperson
- Real Estate Broker Associate
- Real Estate Broker
- Real Estate Agent
- Broker in Charge
- Broker Associate
- Associate Broker
- Sales Superintendent
- Sales Specialist
- Sales Representative
- Sales Professional
- Sales Consultant
- Right-of-Way Buyer
- Right-of-Way Agent
- Right of Way Agent
- Residential Property Consultant
- Residence Leasing Agent
- Rental Sales Agent
- Real Estate Sales Associate
- Real Estate Sales Agent
- Real Estate Rental Agent
- Real Estate Professional
- Real Estate Listing Consultant
- Real Estate Closer
- Real Estate Agent/Broker
- Leasing Specialist
- Leasing Professional
- Leasing Consultant
- Leasing Agent
- Land Sales Agent
- Land Agent
- Industrial Real Estate Agent
- Contracts Specialist
- Closing Coordinator
- Closing Agent
- Buyers' Agent
- Building Consultant
- Apartment Leasing Consultant
- Apartment Leasing Agent
- Agricultural Real Estate Agent
- Agent
Tasks for “Apartment Rental Agent”
- Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.
- Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company.
- Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.
- Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties.
- Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred.
- Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.
- Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.
- Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
- Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
- 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.
- Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.
- Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features.
- Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
- Appraise properties to determine loan values.
- Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.
- Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
- Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.
- Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
- Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs.
- Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing.
- Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
- Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients.
- Locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.
- Conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques.
- Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
- Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.
- Contact utility companies for service hookups to clients' property.
- Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
- Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
- Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.
- Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
Related Technology & Tools
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Laser printers
- Laptop computers
- Personal computers
- Notebook computers
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Measuring wheels
- PrimaSoft PC Realtor Organizer Deluxe
- Web-administered databases
- Microsoft Office
- National Association of Realtors Online Database
- Panorama Technologies ModelWeaver
- HUD-1 software
- eGrabber ListGrabber
- Microsoft Excel
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Spreadsheet software
- Financial calculators software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Yardi
- Newsletter production software
- Iseemedia Photovista Panorama
- Loan application processing software
- Landlord Software Pro Flipper
- FloodMaps
- RPIS Silent Flyer
- IBM Lotus 1-2-3
- RealtyStar Real Estate Assistant
- TopProducer
- SRC Cash Flow Analyzer Pro
- General Magic Portico
- Microsoft Word
- Real estate application contract transmission REACT software
- Showing Suite HomeFeedback
- Topaz Software Symplifi (business analysis feature)
- Yardi Systems Yardi Enterprise
- Real estate investment analysis software
- Lucero System Office Management
- Reality Star ProAGENT Power Series Presentations
- Real Pro
- Home rating software
- Agent Business Builder
- iKorb Real Estate
- Internet browser software
- Microsoft Word Hard to Find Contracts
- Internet based MLS database software
- Panoweaver Panorama
- Power Real Estate Letters
- The IPIX Real Estate Wizard hometour360 Wizard
- CMA Stuffers
- Navigation software
- Reveal Systems Truewire
- DataBasix Technologies Lead Commander
- Greenbrier Graphics Deed Plotter
- Easypano Tourweaver
- Showing Suite Showing Calendar
- Wheatworks Real Estate Calculator Suite
- Topaz Software Symplifi (CRM feature)
- Showing Suite HomeFollowup
- Commercial and industrial development project cost analysis software
- Document creation software
- ProForce Highlight Flyer Master
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Tax software
- ProForce Ultimate Brochures
- Front Desk
- Corel WordPerfect
- Microsoft FrontPage
- Scheduling software
- OWL Bookkeeping for Realtors
- TimeValue software
- DeLorme Topo USA
- In-Hand Pocket APOD
- MediaVue
- Web page creation and editing software
- Showing Suite
- Email software
- Argosy Legal Systems Power Closer
- Garmin City Select
- RealData Comparative Lease Analysis
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Digital contract software
- Telluride Software Classic Trak-It
- RealtyStar AgentOffice
- Microsoft Publisher