Real Estate Agent vs Sales Development Representative (SDR)

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Pay

Real Estate Agent

$135,200 typical, a year

Most Real Estate Agents earn $110,000 to $200,000 a year.

From 223 postings that list pay

2,024 open jobs now

Real Estate Agent salaries Real Estate Agent jobs

Sales Development Representative

$61,500 typical, a year

Most SDRs earn $46,800 to $78,000 a year.

From 1,153 postings that list pay

3,707 open jobs now

Sales Development Representative salaries Sales Development Representative jobs

Real Estate Agents typically earn about $73,700 more a year than SDRs.

What each one does

Real Estate Agent

  • Show homes to prospective buyers and renters.
  • Negotiate prices and terms of real estate contracts.
  • Market properties to attract potential buyers and sellers.
  • Guide clients through the steps of buying or selling a home.
  • Manage all paperwork and legal documents for real estate transactions.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and other professionals.

Summed up from 23 job postings

Sales Development Representative

  • Contact potential customers to promote products or services.
  • Research and identify new business opportunities.
  • Qualify leads and determine their interest level.
  • Schedule meetings or appointments for sales representatives.
  • Maintain accurate records of all sales activities.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to develop strategies.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Real Estate Agent

More common in Real Estate Agent postings

  • Multiple Listing Service 5 in 10 postings
  • Estate Agents 4 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
  • GPS 1 in 10 postings
  • Leases 1 in 10 postings
  • Sales Pipeline 1 in 10 postings
  • Market Analysis 1 in 10 postings

Sales Development Representative

More common in SDR postings

  • Salesforce 3 in 10 postings
  • Cold Calling 3 in 10 postings
  • Business Development Representative 3 in 10 postings
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) 2 in 10 postings
  • Business Development 2 in 10 postings
  • Lead Generation 2 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
  • LinkedIn Navigator 1 in 10 postings
  • HubSpot 1 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Licenses and certifications

Real Estate Agent

  • Real Estate License 5 in 10 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 10 postings

Sales Development Representative

None stand out in current postings.

Open jobs

Real Estate Agent

  • Associate (Broker)

    Colliers International Group Inc.
    Pay not stated San Diego, California, United States of America
    Microsoft ExcelCold CallingProspectingCommercial LeasingLeases +1
    Entry level · 1+ yrs exp 12 hours ago
    Apply
  • New Home Realtor

    Adams Homes
    Pay not stated Myrtle Beach, SC
    Real Estate License
    21 hours ago
    Apply
  • Real Estate Agent

    Mark Spain Real Estate
    $70k - $150k/yrstated Plano, Texas, United States
    Real Estate LicenseProspecting
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp 2 weeks ago
    Apply

Sales Development Representative

  • Pay not stated Lehi, UT
    Lead GenerationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Marketing IntelligenceBusiness DevelopmentProspecting
    Entry level 9 months ago
    Apply
  • Sales BDC Representative

    Helena Motors Group
    Pay not stated Helena, Montana
    Customer ServiceDigital MarketingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Call Center OperationsCold Calling
    6 hours ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated Austin, Texas
    SalesforceField SalesCold CallingBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)
    Entry level · 1-2 yrs exp today
    Apply

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