Typical Tasks
Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements, and related matters.
Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Social
Working with people
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Speaking
Negotiation
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Persuasion
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
