What A Vice President At CBRE Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Real Estate Industry
Amber, a Vice President at CBRE, Inc., shared that the brokerage role is "very much a lifestyle," requiring more than a standard eight-to-five commitment. Success in this field demands a deep personal commitment, which, while demanding, fosters strong personal and professional relationships within the real estate community.
Executive/Leadership, Industry Realities, Workplace Challenges, Lifestyle Choices, Networking
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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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. It's a lifestyle, not a 9-to-5 job. Success requires significant commitment outside of typical working hours.
2. The industry fosters strong personal and professional relationships.
3. Success in brokerage often involves integrating your life with your work, which comes with advantages and disadvantages
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before entering the industry?
I would say I wish someone had told me that it's very much a lifestyle, especially in the role of brokerage as a vice president. It's not going to be something where you work eight to five and clock out, and that's done for the day.
For the people who really thrive in this industry as brokers, they commit to it as a lifestyle, which obviously comes with pros and cons. The good thing is that when it's a lifestyle, you hopefully surround yourself with people who also enjoy real estate. They're able to get to know you on a personal and professional level.
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