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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.

Tasks
33 tasks23 core, 10 supplemental
Family
SalesOne of its 23 occupations
Code
41-9022.00SOC 2018: 41-9022

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23 core tasks and 10 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases.Core taskTask 2443Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.Core taskTask 2440Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.Core taskTask 2445Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  4. Task 4. Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.Core taskTask 2449Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  5. Task 5. Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.Core taskTask 2441Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.Core taskTask 2446Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.Core taskTask 2447Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.Core taskTask 2444Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.Core taskTask 2442Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Contact previous clients for prospecting of referral business.Core taskTask 21155Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings, to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.Core taskTask 2460Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.Core taskTask 2453Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.Core taskTask 2448Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  14. Task 14. Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.Core taskTask 2462Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.Core taskTask 2456Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  16. Task 16. Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements, and related matters.Core taskTask 2458Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  17. Task 17. Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.Core taskTask 2450Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  18. Task 18. Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.Core taskTask 2455Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  19. Task 19. Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.Core taskTask 2451Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  20. Task 20. Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred.Core taskTask 2463Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  21. Task 21. Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features.Core taskTask 2452Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  22. Task 22. Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs.Core taskTask 2454Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  23. Task 23. Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients.Core taskTask 2464Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  24. Task 24. Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing.Supplemental taskTask 2461Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  25. Task 25. Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.Supplemental taskTask 2459Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  26. Task 26. Appraise properties to determine loan values.Supplemental taskTask 2467Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  27. Task 27. Contact utility companies for service hookups to clients' property.Supplemental taskTask 2465Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  28. Task 28. Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties.Supplemental taskTask 2468Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  29. Task 29. Conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques.Supplemental taskTask 2466Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  30. Task 30. Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.Supplemental taskTask 2457Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  31. Task 31. Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.Supplemental taskTask 2470Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2019
  32. Task 32. Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company.Supplemental taskTask 2469Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  33. Task 33. Locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.Supplemental taskTask 2471Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019

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