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