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