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name: real-estate-agent
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'real estate agent' (also: lettings agent, real estate sales agent, residential real estate agent, estate agents, commercial building rental agents, commercial building rental agent). Use when the user asks for typical real estate agent work such as: Sell, for a fee, real estate owned by others.; Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.; Monitor fulfillment of purchase contract terms to ensure that they are handled in a timely manner."
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# Real Estate Agent

Real estate agents administer the sales or letting process of residential, commercial properties or land on behalf of their clients. They investigate the property's condition and assess its value in order to offer the best price to their clients. They negotiate, compose a sales contract or a rental contract and liaise with third parties in order to realize the stated objectives during transactions. They undertake research to determine the legality of a property sale before it is sold and make sure the transaction is not subject to any disputes or restrictions.

## Core workflow

1. Sell, for a fee, real estate owned by others.
2. Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.
3. Monitor fulfillment of purchase contract terms to ensure that they are handled in a timely manner.
4. Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
5. Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details and during the closing of sales.
6. Generate lists of properties for sale, their locations, descriptions, and available financing options, using computers.
7. Maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs.
8. Check work completed by loan officers, attorneys, or other professionals to ensure that it is performed properly.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- advise on property value
- compare property values
- contract law
- customer service
- identify customer's needs
- inform on renting agreements
- liaise with property owners
- maintain financial records
- maintain relationship with customers
- manage contracts
- mortgage loans
- obtain financial information
- office administration
- perform property market research
- prepare real estate contract

## Hot technologies

- Intuit QuickBooks
- Salesforce software
- Microsoft Access
- Yardi software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Facebook


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## Hot technologies

Top tools from 62 gated job ads (see references/market.md, as of 2026-07-19):

- CRM — 18 %
- kvCORE — 15 %
- Redfin platform — 6 %
- Bright MLS — 5 %
- Facebook — 5 %
- Fello YLOPO — 5 %
- Follow Up Boss CRM — 5 %
- Google Pay Per Click — 5 %
- LinkedIn / LinkedIn Recruiter — 5 %
- myWeichert CRM — 5 %

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8ec8df02-e9dd-43b7-b416-5846ae0414ab), O*NET 30.3 (41-9021.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*