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