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