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Careers / Real Estate Brokers |
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| Summary Description |
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Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans. |
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| Sample Job Titles |
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Broker |
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Broker Assistant |
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Broker Associate |
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Buyer Broker |
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Closing Agent |
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Contract Specialist |
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Dealer |
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Designated Broker |
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Lease Administration Analyst |
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Lease Analyst |
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Licensed Real Estate Broker |
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Managing Broker |
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Real Estate Associate |
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Real Estate Broker |
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Real Estate Closer |
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Real Estate Sales Associate |
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Real Estate Salesperson |
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Realtor |
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Realty Loan Specialist |
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Realty Specialist |
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Supervising Broker |
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| Job Tasks |
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Sell, for a fee, real estate owned by others.
- Contract real estate to clients.
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Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.
- Prepare sales or other contracts.
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Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details and during the closing of sales.
- Negotiate prices or other sales terms.
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Supervise agents who handle real estate transactions.
- Supervise sales or support personnel.
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Generate lists of properties for sale, their locations, descriptions, and available financing options, using computers.
- Obtain property information.
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Manage or operate real estate offices, handling associated business details.
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Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
- Appraise property values.
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Maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs.
- Review laws or regulations to maintain professional knowledge.
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Monitor fulfillment of purchase contract terms to ensure that they are handled in a timely manner.
- Review accuracy of sales or other transactions.
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Check work completed by loan officers, attorneys, or other professionals to ensure that it is performed properly.
- Review accuracy of sales or other transactions.
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Rent properties or manage rental properties.
- Contract real estate to clients.
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Maintain awareness of current income tax regulations, local zoning, building and tax laws, and growth possibilities of the area where a property is located.
- Monitor market conditions or trends.
- Review laws or regulations to maintain professional knowledge.
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Arrange for financing of property purchases.
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Arrange for title searches of properties being sold.
- Obtain property information.
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Develop, sell, or lease property used for industry or manufacturing.
- Contract real estate to clients.
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Give buyers virtual tours of properties in which they are interested, using computers.
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Appraise property values, assessing income potential when relevant.
- Appraise property values.
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Review property details to ensure that environmental regulations are met.
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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.
- Monitor market conditions or trends.
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| Work Activities |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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| Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| Jim Morrison's (The Doors) father was an admiral in the U.S. Navy. |
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