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