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