Real Estate Sales Agents

Real Estate Sales Agents sell, lease and manage commercial and private properties, and broker the buying and selling of businesses.

What the job involves

Accepting and listing properties and businesses for sale and lease, conducting inspections, and advising buyers on the merits of properties and businesses and the terms of sale or lease
Advising vendors of sales and marketing options such as sale by auction and open house inspections
Cataloguing and detailing land, buildings and businesses for sale or lease and arranging advertising
Assessing buyers' needs and locating properties and businesses for their consideration
Offering valuations and advice for buying and selling properties and businesses, and structuring the terms of settlement
Collecting and holding rent monies from tenants, and remitting to owner on agreed basis
Monitoring and addressing non-compliance with terms and conditions of tenancy and pursuing rental arrears
Developing and implementing business plans, budgets, policies and procedures for the agency
May arrange finance, land brokerage, conveyancing and maintenance of premises

Achievement
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Relationships
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Working Conditions
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Recognition
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Support
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.