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