Realtor - Career description, activities, functions and salary

How much does an Realtor earn

A Realtor earns between $1.210 and $4.336 per month, with an average monthly salary of $1.882 and a median salary of $1.500 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 2.925 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).

Professional job categories

• Middle level technicians
• • medium level technicians in administrative sciences
• • • middle level technicians in business operations
• • • • realtors

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Main workplaces

Realtors they work in real estate, as self-employed, employees or employers. The work is in person or at a distance, it can be carried out individually or in a team, with or without supervision. They work indoors, in the open or in vehicles, without obeying schedules. Workers work under pressure, which can lead to stress. In some activities they are subject to the sun, rain and discomfort of booths.

What does it take to work in the field of Realtors

The exercise of this occupation requires a high school technical course and registration with CRECI.

Functions and activities of Realtor

Realtors must:

Activities

determine the sale value of the properties;
speak a second language;
demonstrate visual and auditory memories;
inventory properties with furniture, equipment and accessories ;
require additional documents for negotiation;
updating the customer record;
register properties;
know notions of human relations;
request referrals from new clients;
know notions of topography, land quality and types of culture (rural properties);
negotiate values and conditions of the proposal;
approach the parties for the conclusion of business;
monitor documentation progress;
offering business options with real estate;
examine documents of properties and parts;
visit the region;
set fees;
get general information about the region;
educate clients about region zoning restrictions;
clear questions from customers;
keep up to date;
perform targeted local market research;
formalize the transaction proposal;
demonstrate logical reasoning;
market real estate;
write ads for newspapers and magazines;
use region zoning;
combine ways of working with the owner;
demonstrate punctuality;
authorize disclosure;
demonstrate business acumen;
show properties;
fill in the customer registration form;
demonstrate professional ethics;
identify the profile, potential and needs of customers;
monitor the delivery of the property;
have general knowledge;
define search region;
consult information sources;
define the media (tracks, signs, newspapers, magazines, tv, internet, outdoor etc.);
adapt values and payment terms to the market;
check the physical conditions of the properties;
keep looking good;
inspect properties;
distinguish zone zoning;
build links with the client;
display the transaction contracts;
maintain business confidentiality;
visit properties;
maintain posture;
earn credibility;
transmit security;
know notions of real estate law;
offer new business;
demonstrate politeness;
interpret architectural designs;
request authorization for disclosure;
create promotional material;
reconcile conflicts;
perform financial calculations;
set availability of properties on site;
select properties according to customer needs;
expose the object of the transaction clearly and truthfully;
speak correctly;
operate equipment;

Sectors that hire Realtor the most in the job market

• brokerage in the purchase and sale and valuation of property
• property rental brokerage
• real estate property management and administration
• incorporation of real estate enterprises
• building construction
• purchase and sale of owned properties
• own property rental
• document preparation and specialized administrative support services
• intermediation activities and agency services and business in general
• combined office and administrative support services