Career Profile: Estate Agent
This is the career profile and information for the Estate Agent. Estate agents are also known as Real Estate agents.
An Estate agent is responsible for the management, letting and sales of any kind of real estate property. These may include properties such as offices, factories, houses, living apartments and even farms.
There are 2 main types of estate agent:
- Residential estate agents. They deal with the marketing and selling of residental properties. Their clients are mainly homeowners.
- Commercial estate agents specialises in dealing with office spaces and commercial buildings.
Typically, an estate agent is engaged for the marketing of properties that are available for sale. It differs from the role of the Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer whose task is to prepare the necessary legal documents.
The job scope of the estate agents includes:
- assisting the clients finding a new home or building
- assisting owners in selling their home or properties at a reasonable price.
Becoming a real estate agent is not easy. This is a competitive field. The incomes of a real estate agent can be rewarding, but the competition is also harsh. Some agents are paid on a flat fee basis by their company, while others earn from a commission basis.
Estate agents can be VERY RICH. This is one job that can make you a lot of money.
But you must be aggressive in the sales and most also be able to win the trust of clients and customers.
I know some people earn big money from this job. They use internet to promote the house they sell.
Thanks for sharing.