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Real Estate Sales Agent


Average Lexington Salary: $25,435.00
Average National Salary: $53,474.00

Overview: Rents, buys, and sells property for clients on commission basis.

Typical Functions
Promotes real estate services and solicits owners in order to obtain new listings. Studies property listings to become familiar with properties for sale. Accompanies prospects to property sites, quotes purchase price, describes features, and discusses conditions of sale or terms of lease. Draws up real estate contracts, such as deeds, leases, and mortgages. May negotiate loans on property. Must have real estate license. 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. Interviews prospective clients to solicit listings. Accompanies prospects to property sites, quotes purchase price, describes features, and discusses conditions of sale or terms of lease. Draws up real estate contracts, such as deeds, leases, and mortgages, and negotiates loans on property. May hold broker’s license and be designated real-estate Broker. May assist buyer and seller in obtaining pertinent information or services, such as finance, maintenance, repair, or obtaining an appraisal. 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. May inspect property to determine if repairs are needed and notify owner. May conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques. May prepare closing statements, oversee signing of real estate documents, disburse funds, and coordinate closing activities.

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