53. What does a Realtor Do?
What does a real estate agent do? What is the job description, it is not all getting your nails done and fancy cars! We have so much we do and don't do!
We help with home selling by:
Pricing
Preparation
Marketing
Collaboration
Negotiation
Getting it all done, keeping it together is job one!
Here are some silly things I found for our job description:
• Maintain a good relationship with lenders, appraisers, home inspectors and escrow companies-- Yes we should and it should not have to be written down!
• Prepare necessary paperwork such as closing statements, deeds (the title company does this) I do not do this!
• Compile lists of real estate properties with location, square footage and features- Nope Zillow does this just fine, but I will look for listings you may have not seen! And give you the scoop about the listings and the neighborhoods in a way Zillow could never do!
• Promote sale of properties through open houses, engagement in multiple listing services and advertisements- Yes this my job marketing!
• Evaluate clients’ financial abilities and research properties within their buying power. This is the job of lenders and mortgage providers... and besides this information is confidential and between you and your lender!