A real estate salesperson, or real estate agent, is a licensed professional who helps clients buy, sell, or rent properties. Their responsibilities can include:

1. Listing Properties: Helping homeowners or property owners list their properties for sale or rent. This includes preparing the property, taking photos, and creating descriptions for marketing.

2. Buyer Representation: Assisting buyers in finding the right property that suits their needs and budget. This might involve researching available listings, arranging showings, and advising on the property’s value.

3. Negotiation: Real estate agents negotiate deals between buyers and sellers to ensure that both parties get a fair agreement, including price, contingencies, and other terms.

4. Marketing and Advertising: They often handle or coordinate advertising and marketing efforts for a property, such as listings on real estate websites, social media, and traditional media.

5. Managing Transactions: They help guide clients through the paperwork and legal steps involved in a transaction, from contract drafting to closing, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

6. Networking and Relationship Building: Building and maintaining relationships with potential clients, other agents, and industry professionals, such as lenders, inspectors, and contractors.