Important Skills for a Real Estate Agent

Business skills. Most brokers are self-employed, so they must manage every aspect of their business.

Interpersonal skills. People skills are essential for real estate brokers, because they spend much of their time networking, and interacting with clients and customers.

Organizational skills. Real estate brokers and sales agents must be organized and be able to work independently. They must manage their time and plan and prioritize their work.

Problem-solving skills. Real estate brokers and sales agents need to be able to quickly (sometimes immediately) address concerns clients or potential customers in a variety of areas. They also mediate negotiations between seller and buyer.

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