Job Description:

• 1) Rents, buys, and sells property for clients on commission basis: Studies property listings to become familiar with properties for sale.

• 2) Reviews trade journals and attends staff and association meetings to keep informed of marketing conditions, property values, and legislation which would affect real estate industry.

• 3) Interviews prospective clients to solicit listings.

• 4) Accompanies prospects to property sites, quotes purchase price, describes features, and discusses conditions of sale or terms of lease.

• 5) Draws up real estate contracts, such as deeds, leases, and mortgages, and negotiates loans on property.

• 6) Must have license issued by state.

• 7) May hold broker's license and be designated Real-Estate Broker.

• 8) May assist buyer and seller in obtaining pertinent information or services, such as finance, maintenance, repair, or obtaining an appraisal.

• 9) May obtain pictures and measurements of rooms, doors, windows, or any other specified areas for inclusion in newspaper advertisement and real estate booklets listing description of property.

• 10) May inspect property to determine if repairs are needed and notify owner.

• 11) May conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques.

• 12) May prepare closing statements, oversee signing of real estate documents, disburse funds, and coordinate closing activities.