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