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Census · Sales · occupation code 41-9022

Real Estate Sales Agents

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 2 of 33 tasks

  • Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 4.8% of the role's time · $631M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

  • Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 1.1% of the role's time · $145M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

Does not pass

  • Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.5% of the role's time · $855M · waiting on a check

  • Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.

    physical work, outside the screen · 5.3% of the role's time · $702M

  • Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $674M

  • Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.1% of the role's time · $666M

  • Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $660M · waiting on a check

  • Contact previous clients for prospecting of referral business.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $657M

  • 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.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $638M

  • Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $580M · waiting on a check

  • Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.3% of the role's time · $570M

  • Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $568M · waiting on a check

  • Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.

    physical work, outside the screen · 4.1% of the role's time · $540M

  • Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.1% of the role's time · $539M

  • Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $508M

  • Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements, and related matters.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $508M

  • Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.8% of the role's time · $495M

  • Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 3.7% of the role's time · $494M

  • Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $409M

  • Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings, to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $395M

  • Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.3% of the role's time · $298M

  • Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $283M

  • Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 1.9% of the role's time · $252M

  • Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $234M

  • Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 1.4% of the role's time · $185M

  • Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $138M

  • Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $126M · waiting on a check

  • Contact utility companies for service hookups to clients' property.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.8% of the role's time · $102M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $90.5M

  • Appraise properties to determine loan values.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $82.8M

  • Conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $65.3M

  • Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.4% of the role's time · $58.8M

  • Locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.1% of the role's time · $17.9M

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