# Tasks & work activities — property assistant

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 41-9021.00 (Real Estate Brokers).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Sell, for a fee, real estate owned by others.
- **[Core]** Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.
- **[Core]** Monitor fulfillment of purchase contract terms to ensure that they are handled in a timely manner.
- **[Core]** Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
- **[Core]** Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details and during the closing of sales.
- **[Core]** Generate lists of properties for sale, their locations, descriptions, and available financing options, using computers.
- **[Core]** Maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs.
- **[Core]** Check work completed by loan officers, attorneys, or other professionals to ensure that it is performed properly.
- **[Core]** Appraise property values, assessing income potential when relevant.
- **[Core]** Maintain awareness of current income tax regulations, local zoning, building and tax laws, and growth possibilities of a property's area.
- **[Core]** Manage or operate real estate offices, handling associated business details.
- **[Core]** Rent properties or manage rental properties.
- **[Core]** Arrange for title searches of properties being sold.
- **[Supplemental]** Arrange for financing of property purchases.
- **[Supplemental]** Supervise agents who handle real estate transactions.
- **[Supplemental]** Give buyers virtual tours of properties in which they are interested, using computers.
- **[Supplemental]** Review property details to ensure that environmental regulations are met.

## Detailed work activities

- Appraise property values.
- Assess compliance with environmental laws.
- Contract real estate to clients.
- Create images or other visual displays.
- Enter information into databases or software programs.
- Help clients get needed services or resources.
- Monitor market conditions or trends.
- Negotiate prices or other sales terms.
- Obtain property information.
- Oversee business processes.
- Prepare sales or other contracts.
- Review accuracy of sales or other transactions.
- Review laws or regulations to maintain professional knowledge.
- Supervise sales or support personnel.