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