Real Estate Brokers

• Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.
• Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details and during the closing of sales.
• Generate lists of properties for sale, their locations, descriptions, and available financing options, using computers.
• Manage or operate real estate offices, handling associated business details.
• Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
• Maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs.
• 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.
• Rent properties or manage rental properties.
• Maintain awareness of current income tax regulations, local zoning, building and tax laws, and growth possibilities of the area where a property is located.
• Arrange for title searches of properties being sold.
• Appraise property values, assessing income potential when relevant.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Real Estate Brokers.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Real Estate Brokers.