Is being a real estate agent a good fit for you?
Helps clients rent, buy or sell property. Studies listings, shows clients around and draws up the contracts.
What the work involves
- Presents purchase offers to sellers to consider.
- Works with lenders, home inspectors and pest controllers to make sure the purchase terms are met before settlement.
- Acts as go-between in negotiations between buyers and sellers, usually representing one side.
- Advises clients on the market, prices, home loans, legal requirements and related matters.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a real estate agent is one of yours.
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