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Real Estate Sales Agents

SOC 41-9022.00

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.

Zone 3 Sales and Related

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Persuasion

3.9

Negotiation

3.9

Social Perceptiveness

3.8

Coordination

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.5

Service Orientation

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Sales and Marketing

4.6

Customer and Personal Service

4.5

English Language

3.8

Law and Government

3.5

Clerical

3.2

Computers and Electronics

3.2

Mathematics

3.1

Psychology

3.1

Key Tasks

1Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.

2Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.

3Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.

4Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.

5Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.

Also Known As

Agent Agricultural Real Estate Agent Apartment Leasing Agent Apartment Leasing Consultant Apartment Rental Agent Associate Broker Broker Associate Broker in Charge Building Consultant Buyers' Agent