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