Real Estate Sales Agents

Also Called: Real Estate Agent, Realtor, Realtor Associate, Sales Agent

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$31,410

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Real Estate Sales Agents do

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

  • Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases.
  • Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Transportation • Transportation Office Support

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Contact With Others
  • Telephone
  • Level of Competition
  • Face-to-Face Discussions

Tools

  • Notebook computers
  • Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
  • Digital cameras
  • Laser printers
  • Measuring wheels for distance

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Argosy Legal Systems Power Closer
Yardi
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Financial analysis software
RealData Comparative Lease Analysis
Wheatworks Real Estate Calculator Suite

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Negotiation
  • Coordination
  • Social Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Business
customer service
sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
law and government
Communications
multimedia

Education

  • 43% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 24% Post-secondary certificate
  • 10% Less than high school diploma

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Real Estate Sales Agents Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Travel Guides

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Advertising Sales Agents

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Atlanta - Job Corps

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • Excelsior Springs - Job Corps

    Excelsior Springs, Missouri

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Amarillo College

    Amarillo, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Initiative
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Attention to Detail

Values

  • Independence
  • Achievement
  • Relationships

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Real Estate Sales Agents across the country typically make.

$15.10 / hour
$31,410 /year

Entry Level

$26.11 / hour
$54,300 /year

Median Level

$57.49 / hour
$119,590 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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