Job Description

The Real Estate Agent is the front line player in any Real Estate company. By networking and communicating with hundreds of individuals, Real Estate Agents facilitate housing transactions within their own communities. Due to the autonomous nature of the career field, an opportunistic and proactive attitude is needed for success in the Real Estate Agent career field. The Real Estate career field is best suited to driven, independent, and achievement focused individuals.

Real Estate Agents earn commission on each transaction they make. This means that your earning can be an product of the time you put in. As you facilitate more transactions, you earn more compensation. Real Estate Agents who excel can earn over $100,000 a year after they've built a client base. The more work you put into establishing a client base, the more money you will earn.

Regulatory Notice: While a real estate license is not required to apply, you must obtain a real estate license before officially being hired. To earn a real estate license you will need to complete real estate classes (online or in-person) offered by an accredited learning institution and pass a state licensing exam. To learn more about the real estate licensing process, apply now and our recruiting team will provide additional details.

Job Responsibilities

• Interact with customers via phone, email, and social media
• Advise contacts on the state of the real estate market
• Collect and distribute information concerning the need to buy or sell real estate
• Answer questions about contracts and terms of sale
• Utilize computer technology to manage a database of customers and prospects
• Assist potential clients with financial decisions concerning real estate
• Resolve conflicts that arise during the purchase or sale of real estate property.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty

First Realty has been a fixture in the Des Moines real estate market since 1960. We've built a solid reputation of having knowledgeable and experienced agents helping people buy and sell real estate, while offering excellent customer service. We unite the strengths of industry leaders, bringing together unparalleled operation excellence, innovation, and integrity. With our commitment to market Greater Des Moines real estate at the highest level and the vision to be the most trusted real estate company in the Greater Des Moines market, our company exemplifies the reputation of the respected Berkshire Hathaway name.

Working Here

With a career in real estate, you can finally experience the freedom of owning your own business. This experience varies depending on what brokerage you choose to go with. At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty, we put our agents first and provide you with all of the tools you need to succeed in the real estate industry. We aren't just your support system, we become a family of close-knit colleagues who help and support each other.

Our Equal Opportunity Promise

We are committed to fair hiring practices and operate as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, or nation of origin. We pride ourselves as being exceptional leaders and members of our community and we're committed to treating all our potential employees with the same level of care and respect.