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Real Estate Sales Agents

Median Salary
54,300
Job Outlook
-1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$36,680

10%

$54,300

Median

$104,000

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    42%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    23%

  • Some college

    9%

  • Less than high school

    9%

  • Master's degree

    4%

  • Bachelor's degree

    4%

  • Associate's degree

    4%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Real Estate Development
  • Real Estate

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Sales and Marketing
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.