Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Commercial Real Estate Professionals
For undergraduate students interested in commercial real estate brokerage, Amber, a Vice President at CBRE, recommends entry-level roles such as "financial analyst," "production analyst," "sales assistant," or "researcher." These positions provide foundational knowledge of underwriting, sales, and market analysis, ultimately preparing aspiring brokers for a successful transition into the field.
Entry-Level Jobs, Commercial Real Estate, Financial Analyst, Sales Assistant, Market Research
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Amber Coleman
Vice President
CBRE, Inc.
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
University of Arizona
Business & Related, Legal & Policy
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Real Estate
Real Estate
Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in commercial real estate include financial analyst, production analyst, sales assistant, and researcher.
2. Analyst roles provide insights into underwriting and finance within commercial real estate.
3. A research position offers broad knowledge of markets and asset classes, beneficial for future career transitions within the field.
Transcript
Q10: Entry-level positions
What entry-level positions in commercial real estate can an undergraduate college student consider? If a student is interested in this field, I would recommend two or three starting positions. These are great entry-level roles, especially if they are interested in brokerage.
The first is an analyst, either a financial analyst or a production analyst. This role is excellent if you are interested in finance and want to understand how underwriting works in relation to commercial real estate properties.
If you are more interested in the pure sales realm of brokerage, I would suggest a sales assistant or a researcher. Research is a great position to start in because you will learn about the markets and different asset classes. By the time you are ready to transition, you will have a well-rounded understanding of commercial real estate.
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