Real Estate Brokers
Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.
33 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Real Estate Brokers: $72,280 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Contract real estate to clients. | General |
| Prepare sales or other contracts. | General |
| Appraise property values. | General |
| Negotiate prices or other sales terms. | General |
| Obtain property information. | General |
| Help clients get needed services or resources. | General |
| Oversee business processes. | General |
| Enter information into databases or software programs. | General |
| Review accuracy of sales or other transactions. | Maintenance |
| Review laws or regulations to maintain professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Monitor market conditions or trends. | Maintenance |
| Supervise sales or support personnel. | Management |
| Create images or other visual displays. | Development |
| Assess compliance with environmental laws. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Customer relationship management CRM software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Real Estate Assistant REA | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| RealData REIA | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Yardi software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| AMTdirect | Data base user interface and query software |
| AppFolio Property Manager | Data base user interface and query software |
| Deep Forest Systems OnCite | Data base user interface and query software |
| Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions Tenant Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| Enterprise Software Systems CRE Sync | Data base user interface and query software |
| First American CoreLogic RealQuest Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| Lease Cost Solutions LseMod | Data base user interface and query software |
| London Computer Systems Rent Manager | Data base user interface and query software |
| Property Boulevard | Data base user interface and query software |
| Property records databases | Data base user interface and query software |
| PropertyBoss Solutions PropertyBoss | Data base user interface and query software |
| Propertyware | Data base user interface and query software |
| Real estate listing databases | Data base user interface and query software |
| Showing Suite real estate software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Visual Lease | Data base user interface and query software |
| Yardi Systems Yardi Voyager Commercial | Data base user interface and query software |
| Google Earth Pro | Geographic information system |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| AI-GRS Membership Designation | Appraisal Institute | Not Available |
| Accredited Land Consultant | National Association of Realtors | Not Available |
| Certified Energy Procurement Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified International Property Specialist | National Association of Realtors | Not Available |
| Certified New Home Marketing Professional | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Certified New Home Sales Professional | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) | National Association of Realtors | Not Available |
| Certified Relocation Professional | Employee Relocation Council | Not Available |
| Certified Retail Real Estate Professional | International Council of Shopping Centers | Not Available |
| Chartered Realty Investor | Mortgage Bankers Association of America | Not Available |
| Commercial Certified Mortgage Servicer | Mortgage Bankers Association of America | Not Available |
| Global Mobility Specialist | Employee Relocation Council | Not Available |
| IBM Certified Associate Application Developer - TRIRIGA Application Platform V3.2.1 | IBM Corporation | Not Available |
| MAI Designation | Appraisal Institute | Not Available |
| Master Certified New Home Sales Professional | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Master in Residential Marketing | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| NAR's Green Designation The Green REsource Council | National Association of Realtors | Not Available |
| SRA Designation | Appraisal Institute | Not Available |
| SRPA Designation | Appraisal Institute | Not Available |