According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Sell, for a fee, real estate owned by others. | 92% |
| Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms. | 89% |
| Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details and during the closing of sales. | 87% |
| Supervise agents who handle real estate transactions. | 85% |
| Generate lists of properties for sale, their locations, descriptions, and available financing options, using computers. | 83% |
| Manage or operate real estate offices, handling associated business details. | 83% |
| Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price. | 82% |
| Maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs. | 81% |
| Monitor fulfillment of purchase contract terms to ensure that they are handled in a timely manner. | 81% |
| Check work completed by loan officers, attorneys, or other professionals to ensure that it is performed properly. | 77% |
| Rent properties or manage rental properties. | 76% |
| Maintain awareness of current income tax regulations, local zoning, building and tax laws, and growth possibilities of a property's area. | 73% |
| Arrange for financing of property purchases. | 73% |
| Arrange for title searches of properties being sold. | 70% |
| Develop, sell, or lease property used for industry or manufacturing. | 69% |
| Give buyers virtual tours of properties in which they are interested, using computers. | 67% |
| Appraise property values, assessing income potential when relevant. | 65% |
| Review property details to ensure that environmental regulations are met. | 64% |
| Maintain working knowledge of various factors that determine a farm's capacity to produce, such as agricultural variables and proximity to market centers and transportation facilities. | 30% |
