We work with property buyers or sellers and help them navigate the complex nature of the property market. Agents talk with clients to find out what kind of property they want and what they are willing to sell or pay, and any specific amenities they are seeking. We work with a real estate broker to find properties that suit their client's needs. We use websites and flyers to describe properties, wo
rk with photographers to take pictures of the property, or may take the pictures themselves.We often work nights and weekends, showing properties to customers, setting up open houses of properties on the market, advertising themselves and homes for sale. When the sale is pending, we work with the other party's agent to offer and counteroffer bids on the property. We know the markets they work in, the hot neighborhoods, the ones in flux, and the ones that are expensive or on the rise. We are able to answer client questions and concerns about things like school districts, zoning, expansion and others. Job Tasks
Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration. Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price. Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters. Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services. Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting. Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases. 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. Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking. Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds. Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources. Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings. Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles. Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features. Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets. Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers. Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals. Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers. Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred. Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs. Appraise properties to determine loan values. Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated. Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties. Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features. Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients. Locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions. Contact utility companies for service hookups to clients' property.
