Salary Breakdown
Real Estate Sales Agents
Average
$51,830
ANNUAL
$24.92
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,810
ANNUAL
$13.85
HOURLY
Mid Level
$45,790
ANNUAL
$22.02
HOURLY
Expert Level
$96,690
ANNUAL
$46.49
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Real Estate Sales Agents
7,180
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Real Estate Sales Agents
Supporting Programs
Real Estate Sales Agents
Top Expected Tasks
Real Estate Sales Agents
01
Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases.
02
Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
03
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
04
Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
05
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.
06
Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
07
Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
08
Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
09
Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.
10
Contact previous clients for prospecting of referral business.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Real Estate Sales Agents
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Negotiation
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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