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