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