property-assistant/references/tasks.md

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.