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Welcome to the World of Commercial Real Estate Management. The office buildings that shape the skylines of our cities NEED PEOPLE with strong organizational ability and communication skills. The industry is open to anyone with a positive, can-do attitude and top employers are actively seeking candidates with the following skills and attributes.

  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Attention to Detail
  • People Skills
  • Financial/Analytical Skills
  • Construction Knowledge
  • Strong Work Ethic/Accountability
  • Flexibility
  • Resourceful
  • Competitive
  • Networker
  • Sense of Humor

Join our Skilled Team of Professionals

In commercial real estate management, you will have the opportunity to work in a broad range of disciplines including tenant relations, lease interpretation, risk management, security, mechanical systems, staff supervision, taxation, procurement, vendor management, leadership development, finance, banking, accounting, construction and GREEN building practices. The work environment offers autonomy and a sense of entrepreneurial spirit much like running your own business.

Transferable Skills from Other Careers

People with experience from related industries such as resort/hotel management, multi-family property management, financial services, banking, or real estate agency leasing often make a successful transition to this profession. In the San Francisco Bay Area, our members are responsible for more than 300 Million square feet of commercial buildings, and our counterparts around the world own and operate more than 10 Billion square feet of space in North America alone and much more around the globe.

What Can You Earn

The Real Estate Industry Job Titles and Compensation Ranges describes the experience required, scope of responsibilities, and compensation you can earn at different points in your real estate career.

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