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