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