Occupation information for Real Estate Sales Agents District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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• Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
• Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases.
• Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
• 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.
• Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
• Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
• Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
• Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
• Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.
• Contact previous clients for prospecting of referral business.

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• Desktop computers
• Digital cameras
• Global positioning system GPS receiver
• Laser printers
• Notebook computers

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• Customer relationship management CRM software
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