Rent, buy, or sell property for clients: Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated; Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters; Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms; Rep present purchase offers to sellers for consideration; Confer wit
h 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; Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases; Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds; Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other; Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services; Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold in order to determine its competitive market price; Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers; Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers; Interview property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings in order to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets; Investigate clients' financial and credit status in order to determine eligibility for financing; Contact property owners and advertise services in order to solicit property sales listings.
