Real Estate Sales Agent

NewWhat it Takes

Wages and Employment Trends For These Occupations

General Requirements

  • Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed.
  • Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.
  • These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed (source: O*NET).
  • About 57% of workers in this occupational category have some college or less; 35% have some college (Source: BLS).

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Rent, buy, or sell property for clients.
  • Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

Sample Job Titles

Realtor, Real Estate Agent, Broker Associate, Sales Agent, Real Estate Salesperson.

Education and Credentials

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