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Career Resource Guide: Finance – Real Estate
Jobs in the real estate field are varied, ranging from title insurance,
construction, mortgage banking, property management, real estate
appraisals, brokerage and leasing, and real estate development. In
addition, many are engaged in corporate real estate and in real estate
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lending in commercial banks, savings and loans, and insurance
companies where their jobs are included in counts of jobs in the real
estate sector.
Over a third of the world's wealth is tied up in real estate. Real estate
is collateral for mortgages and a large amount of financial assets. Of
course, at present, the markets are weak in housing and real estate
but this field is not going away. It is also worth recognizing how
interesting jobs in real estate are. Real estate professionals are tied to
the development of our society in a very direct way and participate in
decisions that will shape the way we live for centuries.
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Sample Job Titles:
Entry-Level
� Residential Real
Estate Agent
� Commercial Real
Estate Sales Associate
� Junior Leasing Agent
� Associate Investment
Sales Broker
� Real Estate Appraiser
Mid-Level
� Real Estate Manager
� Mortgage-Backed
Securities Analyst
� Investment Analyst – Real Estate
Skills/Experiences Required:
� Quantitative and Analytical Skills
� Understanding of Basic Finance and Financial Modeling
� Negotiation Skills
Pinnacle
� Director of Real Estate
� Appraisal Manager
� Senior Property Manager
� Sales Skills/Experience
� Customer Service
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Career Resource Guide: Finance – Real Estate
Starting Salaries/Trajectory*:
NACE 2012 average starting salary: not available
BLS 2011 average salary:
$59,340 – Real Estate Broker
$39,070 – Real Estate Sales Agent
$52,510 – Real Estate Manager
$48,870 – Real Estate Appraiser
*Note: Salaries are highly dependent on location, company type, and candidate
experience/education. For the purposes of this guide, we are providing average
starting salaries as determined by the National Association of Colleges and
Employers (NACE), overall average salaries as determined by the U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics (BLS), as well as supplemental information found from various
industry-specific sources.
Professional Associations/Certifications:
� American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association
� Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)
� International Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives � Urban Land Institute (ULI)
� National Association of Realtors
Industry Research and Tools:
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Careers-in-Finance.com/re.rtm
Investopedia.com
Realestatefinanceintelligence.com
Realestateexpress.com
Job and Internship Search Sites:
� Realtor.org/realtororg.nsf/pages/careers
� Selectleaders.com
� Ihirerealestate.com
Employers Hiring Our Graduates:
About this guide: This resource guide is intended to provide an introduction to the industry and relay a sampling of the resources
available to candidates. It is by no means comprehensive, nor intended to replace individual research based on specific job targets
and/or recommendations from an advisor.