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