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