Typical Tasks
Maintain awareness of current income tax regulations, local zoning, building and tax laws, and growth possibilities of a property's area.
Monitor fulfillment of purchase contract terms to ensure that they are handled in a timely manner.
Check work completed by loan officers, attorneys, or other professionals to ensure that it is performed properly.
Maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs.
Generate lists of properties for sale, their locations, descriptions, and available financing options, using computers.
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
Initiative
Stress Tolerance
Persistence
Attention to Detail
Achievement/Effort
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Negotiation
Active Learning
Expected Knowledge
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.
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.
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
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
