Real Estate Brokers
On the Job
Real Estate Brokers operate real estate offices or oversee real estate deals. They may also arrange loans for buyers.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Obtain property information.
- Review laws or regulations to maintain professional knowledge.
- Contract real estate to clients.
- Prepare sales or other contracts.
- Review accuracy of sales or other transactions.
- Negotiate prices or other sales terms.
- Appraise property values.
- Monitor market conditions or trends.
- Supervise sales or support personnel.
Typical Working Conditions
- Having telephone conversations.
- Using e-mail.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- High levels of competition.
- Dealing with external customers.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Sitting.
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