Real Estate Agent

Finding and Selling Homes

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A Real Estate Agent assists people in buying or selling their home or other

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Real Estate Agents Help People Buy

Property:

•Show houses and other properties to clients;•Estimate property values;•Negotiate for their clients;

and•Communicate with bankers and mortgage officers during escrow.

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Real Estate Agents Help People Sell Property:

•List homes in MLS and arrange for open houses•Estimate home’s value•Negotiate selling price with potential buyers•Communicate with bankers/ mortgage officers during escrow.

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Real Estate Agents have to work with a broker. They usually have office space

at the broker’s office.

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Real Estate Agents work on commission and can make on average

$54,000 a year.

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Real Estate Agents do not need a college degree. However, they

must have a license.

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Real Estate Agents need good math, reading and problem solving

skills. They also need good communication and negotiation

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So if you like to work.....

• Independently;

• With details;

• To help many different types of people;

• In a competitive environment; and

• In a flexible job…

Then, you will make a wonderful Real Estate Agent!!!! 9