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