Real Estate Sales Agent Job Description

Real Estate Sales Agent

Responsible for helping clients sell and purchase residential properties, including homes, cottages, condos, and duplexes.

Appraise property or properties using local comparisons.
Provide financial information and analytical data to the potential buyer or seller.
Visit and show several sites and explain features of homes.
Discuss costs of maintaining residence and possible renovations with client.
Determine best method of purchase and review financials.
Show property that will be utilized for residential purposes only.
Seek out acquisition targets and grow book of leads.
Facilitate acquisition transactions.
Handle transactions.
Ensure all paperwork is properly filled out.
Follow up with legal department to ensure purchase is legal and binding.
Create and cultivate relationships with buyers and sellers for future purchases and transactions.
Ensure a property is updated and ready for sale.
Place properties up for sale.
Have all properties inspected thoroughly and identify possible repairs.
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details, and during the closing of sales.
Compare properties with similar properties to determine fair market price.
Adjust price if necessary.
Work with loan officers, attorneys, and agencies to complete purchase.
Arrange for financing.