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O*NET-SOC 41-9021.00

Real Estate Brokers

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Sell, for a fee, real estate owned by others.Core4599
  2. Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.Core4600
  3. Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details and during the closing of sales.Core4603
  4. Supervise agents who handle real estate transactions.Supplemental4611
  5. Generate lists of properties for sale, their locations, descriptions, and available financing options, using computers.Core4604
  6. Manage or operate real estate offices, handling associated business details.Core4610
  7. Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.Core4602
  8. Maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs.Core4605
  9. Monitor fulfillment of purchase contract terms to ensure that they are handled in a timely manner.Core4601
  10. Check work completed by loan officers, attorneys, or other professionals to ensure that it is performed properly.Core4606
  11. Rent properties or manage rental properties.Core4612
  12. Maintain awareness of current income tax regulations, local zoning, building and tax laws, and growth possibilities of a property's area.Core4609
  13. Arrange for financing of property purchases.Supplemental4607
  14. Arrange for title searches of properties being sold.Core4613
  15. Give buyers virtual tours of properties in which they are interested, using computers.Supplemental4614
  16. Appraise property values, assessing income potential when relevant.Core4608
  17. Review property details to ensure that environmental regulations are met.Supplemental4615

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 33 examples in 14 categories, 12 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • AMTdirect
  • AppFolio Property Manager
  • Deep Forest Systems OnCite
  • Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions Tenant Pro
  • Enterprise Software Systems CRE Sync
  • First American CoreLogic RealQuest Pro
  • Lease Cost Solutions LseMod
  • London Computer Systems Rent Manager
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Property Boulevard
  • Property records databases
  • PropertyBoss Solutions PropertyBoss
  • Propertyware
  • Real estate listing databases
  • Showing Suite real estate software
  • Visual Lease
  • Yardi softwareHot Technology
  • Yardi Systems Yardi Voyager Commercial

Web page creation and editing software

  • FacebookHot Technology

Geographic information system

  • Google Earth Pro

Accounting software

  • Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology

Web platform development software

  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Internet browser software

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Web browser software

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Real Estate Assistant REA
  • Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

  • RealData REIA

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Obtain property information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor market conditions or trends.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Appraise property values.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Processing Information

  • Review accuracy of sales or other transactions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

  • Assess compliance with environmental laws.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Create images or other visual displays.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Review laws or regulations to maintain professional knowledge.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Working with Computers

  • Enter information into databases or software programs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare sales or other contracts.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Help clients get needed services or resources.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Selling or Influencing Others

  • Contract real estate to clients.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

  • Negotiate prices or other sales terms.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Supervise sales or support personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Oversee business processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 14
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.