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