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How much does a Real Estate Agent make in the United States?
Average base salary
20.9k salaries reported, updated at Jul 07, 2020
$80,349
per year
The average salary for a real estate agent is $80,349 per year in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Parental leave
- Health insurance
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What does a Real Estate Agent do?
A real estate agent is responsible for arranging the buying, selling and renting of property, including homes, commercial property and land. They work closely with buyers, sellers and other agents to help people find the property they want and need. They often work in a brokerage firm, but they essentially run their own small businesses, managing their expenses, running their offices, communicating with clients and marketing their properties.
Working as a Real Estate Agent
A real estate agent has many duties both before and after making sales. They are responsible for:
- Researching their local area to see what is available and to answer their buyers' questions about the community
- Helping their buyers and sellers understand the market and determine a reasonable price for their property
- Traveling to attend meetings, have showings and arrange open houses
- Developing marketing plans for their properties, which involves managing all social media sites associated with their work
- Completing all necessary paperwork
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about being a Real Estate Agent
