Real Estate Sales Agents
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.
Median pay: $52,830/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 36,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases.
• Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
• Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
• Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
• Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.
• Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
• Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
• Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
What's the median pay for Real Estate Sales Agents?
The median pay for Real Estate Sales Agents is $52,830 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Employment for Real Estate Sales Agents is projected to change +3.1% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Real Estate Sales Agents?
About 36,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.