Real Estate Sales Agents
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.
48 alternate job titles:
Agricultural Real Estate Agent
Apartment Leasing Agent
Apartment Leasing Consultant
Apartment Rental Agent
Building Consultant
Buyers' Agent
Closing Agent
Closing Coordinator
Contracts Specialist
Home Sales Consultant
Industrial Real Estate Agent
Land Agent
Land Sales Agent
Leasing Agent
Leasing Associate
Leasing Consultant
Leasing Professional
Leasing Specialist
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Associate
Real Estate Buyer's Agent
Real Estate Closer
Real Estate Consultant
Real Estate Listing Agent
Real Estate Listing Consultant
Real Estate Professional
Real Estate Rental Agent
Real Estate Representative (Real Estate Rep)
Real Estate Sales Agent
Real Estate Sales Associate
Real Estate Salesperson
Real Estate Specialist
Realtor
Realtor Associate
Rental Sales Agent
Residence Leasing Agent
Residential Property Consultant
Right of Way Agent
Right-of-Way Agent
Right-of-Way Buyer
Sales Agent
Sales Consultant
Sales Professional
Sales Representative
Sales Specialist
Showing Agent
Salary Information
Real Estate Sales Agents: $56,320 (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 |
|---|---|
| Negotiate prices or other sales terms. | General |
| Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs. | General |
| Prepare sales or other contracts. | General |
| Appraise property values. | General |
| Schedule appointments with prospective customers. | General |
| Obtain property information. | General |
| Explain technical product or service information to customers. | General |
| Recommend products or services to customers. | General |
| Advise real estate clients. | General |
| Examine condition of property or products. | General |
| Verify customer credit information. | General |
| Contact current or potential customers to promote products or services. | General |
| Arrange delivery of goods or services. | General |
| Train sales personnel. | General |
| Direct fundraising or financing activities. | General |
| Contract real estate to clients. | General |
| Identify investment opportunities or strategies. | General |
| Identify potential customers. | General |
| Coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments. | Management |
| Coordinate legal schedules or activities. | Management |
| Develop content for sales presentations or other materials. | Development |
| Develop proposals for current or prospective customers. | Development |
| Attend events to develop professional knowledge. | Development |
| Develop professional relationships or networks. | Development |
| Deliver promotional presentations to current or prospective customers. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Canva | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Teams | Project management software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| Agent Business Builder | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| CMA Stuffers | Expert system software |
| Commercial and industrial development project cost analysis software | Financial analysis software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| DataBasix Technologies Lead Commander | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| DeLorme Topo USA | Map creation software |
| Digital contract software | Desktop publishing software |
| DocuSign eSignature | Document management software |
| Document creation software | Expert system software |
| Easypano Tourweaver | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| FaceTime | Video conferencing software |
| Financial calculators software | Financial analysis software |
| FloodMaps | Map creation software |
| Fund accounting software | Accounting software |
| Garmin City Select | Route navigation software |
| General Magic Portico | Voice recognition software |
| Google Ads | Sales and marketing software |
| Greenbrier Graphics Deed Plotter | Map creation software |
| HUD-1 software | Word processing software |
| Home rating software | Analytical or scientific software |
| IBM Lotus 1-2-3 | Spreadsheet software |
| In-Hand Pocket APOD | Financial analysis software |
| Internet browser software | Internet browser software |
| Iseemedia Photovista Panorama | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Landlord Software Pro Flipper | Financial analysis software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Loan application processing software | Financial analysis software |
| Loom | Video creation and editing software |
| Lucero System Office Management | Expert system software |
| MediaVue | Web page creation and editing software |
| Microsoft FrontPage | Web page creation and editing software |
| Microsoft Publisher | Desktop publishing software |
| Moxi Works MoxiEngage | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Moxi Works MoxiImpress | Sales and marketing software |
| Moxi Works MoxiPresent | Presentation software |
| Navigation software | Route navigation software |
| Newsletter production software | Expert system software |
| OWL Bookkeeping for Realtors | Accounting software |
| Panorama Technologies ModelWeaver | Video creation and editing software |
| Panoweaver Panorama | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Power Real Estate Letters | Expert system software |
| PrimaSoft PC Realtor Organizer Deluxe | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| ProForce Highlight Flyer Master | Expert system software |
| ProForce Ultimate Brochures | Expert system software |
| RPIS Silent Flyer | Expert system software |
| Real Pro | Financial analysis software |
| Real estate application contract transmission REACT software | Financial analysis software |
| Real estate investment analysis software | Financial analysis software |
| RealData Comparative Lease Analysis | Financial analysis software |
| Reality Star ProAGENT Power Series Presentations | Presentation software |
| RealtyStar AgentOffice | Office suite software |
| RealtyStar Real Estate Assistant | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Reveal Systems Truewire | Expert system software |
| SRC Cash Flow Analyzer Pro | Financial analysis software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Showing Suite Showing Calendar | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Social media sites | Web page creation and editing software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Tax software | Accounting software |
| Telluride Software Classic Trak-It | Project management software |
| The IPIX Real Estate Wizard hometour360 Wizard | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| TimeValue software | Financial analysis software |
| TopProducer | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Topaz Software Symplifi (CRM feature) | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Topaz Software Symplifi (business analysis feature) | Expert system software |
| Web page creation and editing software | Web page creation and editing software |
| Wheatworks Real Estate Calculator Suite | Financial analysis software |
| Yardi software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Argosy Legal Systems Power Closer | Data base user interface and query software |
| Front Desk | Data base user interface and query software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
| Internet based MLS database software | Data base reporting software |
| National Association of Realtors Online Database | Data base reporting software |
| Realtors Property Resource RPR | Data base reporting software |
| Showing Suite HomeFeedback | Data base user interface and query software |
| Showing Suite HomeFollowup | Data base user interface and query software |
| Showing Suite real estate software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Web-administered databases | Data base user interface and query software |
| Xactware Xactimate | Data base user interface and query software |
| Yardi Systems Yardi Enterprise | Data base user interface and query software |
| eGrabber ListGrabber | Data mining software |
| iKorb Real Estate | Data base reporting software |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
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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 Apartment Leasing Professional | National Apartment Association | 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 |
| Commercial Certified Mortgage Servicer | Mortgage Bankers Association of America | Not Available |
| Global Mobility Specialist | Employee Relocation Council | Not Available |
| Graduate Realtor | National Association of Realtors | 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 |
| Performance Management Network | Women`s Council of REALTORS | Not Available |
| Professional Housing Consultant | Manufactured Housing Institute | Not Available |
| SRA Designation | Appraisal Institute | Not Available |
| SRPA Designation | Appraisal Institute | Not Available |
| e-PRO Certification | National Association of Realtors | Not Available |
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