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