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