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