Real Estate Agent: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many real estate agents walk through the same house many times, so they can help each family find the perfect spot.
Through history
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Long ago
People once agreed on home sales by shaking hands and writing promises on paper. Over time, written papers became the official way to show a home was sold.
Tools of the trade
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Camera
An agent uses a camera to take bright, clear photos of each room. The pictures help families see a home before they visit it.
A day in the job
- 9:00 AMThe agent meets a family and asks what they need. Maybe they want a yard for a dog or a home near school.
Words to know
- Listing
- A listing is a description of a home that is for sale or for rent. It tells people about the rooms, the yard, and how to call the agent.
Quiz time
A real estate agent only helps people buy homes, never businesses.
A real estate agent can help families agree on a price before they sign the papers.