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Are you ready to shape the communities of the world?

The places where we live, work, play and thrive are created by smart, imaginative and hard-working people. Explore the world’s most diverse industry—from architecture and interior design to construction, engineering, management and finance.

Property Management, Facility Management & Multifamily Housing

Have a meaningful impact on the world around you. Explore careers in property and facility management and the booming multifamily housing sector.

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Development, Construction & Engineering

Advance your career in the exciting world of construction, development and engineering. Opportunities in the industry are limitless—for people of any background or education level.

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Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture

Careers in architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture combine art, science and technology to solve problems, transform lives, and create a better world.

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Real Estate Finance & Investment

Be a part of the global economy. Vibrant careers are available in real estate finance, investment, mortgage lending, REITs and appraisal. There are many career paths to follow. Bring your goals, personality and background

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Corporate Real Estate, Advisory Services, Cross-industry Careers & Brokerage

Shape where and how work gets done and provide special knowledge and expertise with careers in corporate real estate, advisory services, cross-industry careers and brokerage.

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Property Management, Facility Management & Multifamily Housing

Have a meaningful impact on the world around you. Explore careers in property and facility management and the booming multifamily housing sector.

Learn More

Development, Construction & Engineering

Advance your career in the exciting world of construction, development and engineering. Opportunities in the industry are limitless—for people of any background or education level.

Learn More

Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture

Careers in architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture combine art, science and technology to solve problems, transform lives, and create a better world.

Learn More

Real Estate Finance & Investment

Be a part of the global economy. Vibrant careers are available in real estate finance, investment, mortgage lending, REITs and appraisal. There are many career paths to follow. Bring your goals, personality and background

Learn More

Corporate Real Estate, Advisory Services, Cross-industry Careers & Brokerage

Shape where and how work gets done and provide special knowledge and expertise with careers in corporate real estate, advisory services, cross-industry careers and brokerage.

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Find Your Career In Real Estate

Begin exploring your career options in real estate with our interactive career path.

Find Your Path

Find Your Career In Real Estate

Begin exploring your career options in real estate with our interactive career path.

Find Your Path

How you can help create the communities of the world?

In 2 minutes, identify your real estate career potential and more.

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How you can help create the communities of the world?

In 2 minutes, identify your real estate career potential and more.

Take the Quiz

Real estate is a huge part of your life.

Are you ready to shape the communities of the world?

Facility Management Scholarships
The IFMA Foundation scholarship program has awarded more than $1.9 million dollars to more than 707 students since the program started in the early 1990’s.
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Your Roadmap to Success in Leasing, Maintenance, and More
Where is your career headed? The new NAAEI Career Map helps you explore pathways to success in leasing, maintenance, management and as an industry supplier. Plan your next career move today.
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Which Facility Management Career Path is Right for You? Take the Quiz to Find Out!
Not sure where to start in facility management? Take IFMA’s quick quiz to find the perfect career path for you!
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5 Tips for Emerging Professionals in the Commercial Real Estate Field
New to commercial real estate? These 5 expert tips will help you thrive, from networking effectively to mastering industry skills.
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Careers in Residential Property Management
Residential property management (RPM) offers career opportunities for passionate, creative and driven people from all walks of life, professional levels and skillsets. Explore the many reasons why RPM is the best career choice for you.
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Kickstart Your Construction Career
Considering a career in construction? Learn about the industry, find training opportunities and explore resources to land your first job in construction.
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What is Engineering?
So…you want to be an engineer? But…what exactly does engineering entail? What do engineers do?
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3 Qualities You Should Be Looking For In Your New Employer
As the job seeker, you’ve probably been so focused on what your new employers look for in their employees, that you might not have taken the time to consider what qualities you should be looking for in them.
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The World of Landscape Architecture
College campus? Check. Downtown park? Hospital grounds? Neighborhood plans? Public gardens? All of that and more. Landscape architects design almost anything under the sky.
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What do Construction Managers Do?
Learn about what construction managers (CM) do, and how you can pursue construction management as a career choice. 
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Property Management Career Development Resources
Considering a career in property management? Learn about job roles, how to get started, search job openings and more at IREM.
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Choose a Residential Property Management Career Path
Demand for rental housing is growing in every state — and so is the need for talented, creative people who can help build strong communities.
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Why Choose A Career in Real Estate?

Why do people choose to go into real estate? The reasons are numerous. To some people its appeal lies in the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurship that it offers. To others, the idea of building something and the durability of buildings are important.

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Why Choose A Career in Real Estate?

Why do people choose to go into real estate? The reasons are numerous. To some people its appeal lies in the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurship that it offers. To others, the idea of building something and the durability of buildings are important.

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Take the Next Step in Your Career

High School Student

Are you in high school and starting to think about your next steps? Should you apply to 4-year universities? Technical schools? Learn more about what it takes to obtain education and employment within each sector of this vibrant industry.

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College Student

What classes should you take in school? What internship opportunities are available to you? What about apprenticeships? Learn more about what it takes to take the next step toward a career in real estate.

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Career Changers

How can you take your career in real estate to the next level? Are you looking for certificate or accreditation programs? Looking for a new job in real estate? Explore our resources for real estate professionals.

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Career Spotlights

Jasmyn Sylvester, ACoM

“Many in the industry would say you’d have to possess a little bit of crazy to be in the field of property management. I can attest to that statement.”

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Jessica Tripp

“I am so thankful for the fateful day when I spoke with my student advisor at the University of Georgia that explained all of the immense opportunities the property management industry had for me.”

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Rob Rojas

“My introduction into the real estate industry was through a passionate college professor, helping me to get an internship in residential property management, more specifically apartment communities.”

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Shannon Crane

“I never expected that my first job as a Leasing Agent would turn into such a challenging and rewarding career! ”

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Real Estate Career Facts

Engineering and architectural industry-supported wages totaled $311 billion.
Approximately 46% of Certified Property Mangers are self employed.
Americans spend 87% of their time indoors
Almost 1 in 8 people live in apartments in the U.S.
On average, people around the globe check their phones 47 times a day.
The gender pay gap is much narrower in the construction industry
The median annual salary for facility mangers is $98,921.
550,000 additional construction workers are needed to meet the demand in 2020.
Architecture is a $1 trillion sector that accounts for almost 6 percent of the economy.
Commercial real estate professions support 1.7 million jobs

Attention Educators & Career Counselors!

Help your students explore the most diverse industry in the world! Introduce them to careers across the largest, most-diverse sector of the economy: real estate. We’ve prepared assets and tools for you.

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