Business Development Representative (Real Estate)

Job Description

A Business Development Representative (Real Estate) is commonly referred to as a real estate agent. Business Development Representatives assist their customers through every facet of the process of buying and selling real estate. A real estate transaction is overwhelming and stressful for many people, so clients depend on Business Development Representatives to help them with things like pricing their home, marketing it well, mediating during negotiations and creating a sales contract. Business Development Representatives must be customer-oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with clients to get their property ready for listing and help them stage it and price it competitively
• Assist clients with the home search process and help them find a home that meets their needs
• Work with fellow Business Development Representatives to represent your customers and reach agreement on the sale or purchase of a property
• Understand your local real estate environment and be informed on home sales and listings
• Network with potential clients to add them to your portfolio and communicate with current clients to make sure their needs are being met

About John L. Scott

Since our founding 80 years ago, John L. Scott puts extra care into listening to our clients and focusing on the best way to meet their needs. We are at the forefront of creating innovative marketing programs and strategies to help our Brokers get homes sold quickly. With over 100 offices and 2,600 agents throughout the Pacific Northwest, we are one of the largest regional real estate companies in the nation.

Regulatory Notice. To work as a real estate agent (and be qualified for this position) you must have (or obtain) a real estate license. Like getting a driver's license, state authorized training/testing is required to get certified. Third-party educational institutions provide this fee-based training to the general public.