Realtor Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Realtor includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Evaluating properties by knowing the local real estate market in great detail.
- Inspecting properties before listing them on the market.
- Suggesting improvements to sellers that will increase marketability and raise the value of properties.
- Advertising, marketing, and tailoring each listing to the correct audience.
- Acting as a buyer’s agent, when necessary.
- Preparing official, written offers for buyers based on property inspections.
- Guiding and directing buyers and sellers through the closing process, in order to complete transactions successfully.
- Hiring professional home stagers, for interior design improvements, when necessary.
- Arranging showings and open houses.
- Being the chief negotiator and primary point of contact for all paperwork, including contracts, deeds, and closing statements.
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Realtor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Realtor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.