If you’re new to the real estate industry and haven’t gone through the interview process before, you might be surprised how long this process can end up being when you actually get into it. The combination of an application, phone screening, phone interview with a hiring manager, in-person interview, Excel-based technical assessment, and final […]
Coming up with a reliable valuation for a real estate deal isn’t easy. Between the market research that goes into knowing what comparable properties are trading for, what rents are in the market, what expenses should be, the debt terms that you’re likely to get, and an estimate of construction costs to renovate the […]
Hiring in the real estate industry is extremely competitive, and with your resume being the first look that a potential employer sees when evaluating you for a role, there is a very limited opportunity for job applicants to make a good first impression when their resume hits HR or a hiring manager’s desk. Through […]
The more institutionalized the real estate industry becomes, the more is expected from people entering the business today. And this is especially true at the analyst and associate levels. To make sure these companies are getting what they’re paying for, more and more firms are including Excel financial modeling assessments during the interview process […]
The end of the year is a great time to step back, reflect, and prepare for the new year. From a career perspective, this is one of the most valuable things you can do to advance in any industry, commercial real estate included. And on that note, since you searched for this article, I’m […]
Without access to a paid research database, market research can be pretty tough. Companies like CoStar, Yardi Matrix, and Real Capital Analytics are all great resources to find real estate market data all in one place. But if you don’t have access to these sites through a company subscription and you’re looking to access […]
So you’ve gone through the application process, submitted your resume and cover letter, and you got the call that you’ve landed an interview for your dream job. And this is great news, but most likely, you’re not going to be the only one being interviewed for that same role (even on that same exact […]
2020 was just a weird year overall, and even weirder if you’re just starting out and trying to make your way in the real estate industry (or any other career path in general). I graduated from college in 2011, when things were finally starting to recover and look up after a rough few years […]
“If you had $100 million to invest in real estate, where would you invest it?” If you’re sitting across the table from a hiring manager in an interview for a real estate firm, this is one of the most intimidating open-ended questions that you can be asked. There are so many things to think […]
Ever since around 2014, I had been hearing that a real estate crash was right around the corner. Baseball is often used in the industry to describe real estate cycles, and six years ago, everyone seemed to believe we were in the 7th or 8th inning of a 9 inning ballgame. Fast forward to […]
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