Real estate agents and property managers

Real estate agents and property managers arrange the sale, purchase, rental and lease of real property, usually on behalf of clients and on a commission basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Obtaining information about properties to be sold or leased, the circumstances of their owner and the needs of prospective buyers or tenants
• Showing properties to be sold or leased to prospective buyers or tenants and explaining terms of sale or conditions of rent or lease
• Facilitating negotiations with tenants and owners on rents and fees
• Drawing up leasing and sale agreements and estimating costs
• Arranging signing of lease agreements and transfer of property rights
• Collecting rent and bond monies on behalf of owners and inspecting properties before, during and after tenancies
• Ensuring the availability of workers to perform maintenance of the properties