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