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