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real estate sales agent

A professional who rents, buys, and sells property for clients on commission basis. Respnsibilities include:

  • Studies property listings to become familiar with properties for sale.
  • Reviews trade journals and attends staff and association meetings to keep informed of marketing conditions, property values, and legislation which would affect real estate industry.
  • Interviews prospective clients to solicit listings.
  • Accompanies prospects to property sites, quotes purchase price, describes features, and discusses conditions of sale or terms of lease.
  • Draws up real estate contracts, such as deeds, leases, and mortgages, and negotiates loans on property.
  • Must have license issued by state.
  • May hold broker's license and be designated Real-Estate Broker.
  • May assist buyer and seller in obtaining pertinent information or services, such as finance, maintenance, repair, or obtaining an appraisal.
  • May obtain pictures and measurements of rooms, doors, windows, or any other specified areas for inclusion in newspaper advertisement and real estate booklets listing description of property.
  • May inspect property to determine if repairs are needed and notify owner.
  • May conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques.
  • May prepare closing statements, oversee signing of real estate documents, disburse funds, and coordinate closing activities.
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