The companies involved in real estate provide a world of opportunities.

A REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) is a company that owns, operates or finances income-producing real estate. REITs provide all investors the chance to own valuable real estate, present the opportunity to access dividend-based income and total returns, and help communities grow, thrive and revitalize. These publicly traded companies offer diverse career opportunities and are constantly recruiting for high potential talent.

Contribute to ecological and environmental conservation and restoration projects through public and private partnerships:
Equity LifeStyle Properties Is Maintaining Biodiversity and Benefiting Residents through Restoration and Conservation Projects
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2021 Outlook for REITs and Commercial Real Estate: Risk and Resilience
2021 Outlook for REITs and Commercial Real Estate: Risk and Resilience
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REIT’s are an important part of the economy
REITs are an important part of the economy, investors’ portfolio and local communities. REITs own more than $3 trillion in gross real estate assets.
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Teamwork is essential in REITs
If you like working on a team and making a difference in the community, you can explore a world of possibilities in real estate.
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Building a sense of community is a rewarding part of working with REITs
Restoring historic buildings and making something viable again can provide an enormous sense of pride.
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Hospitality and customer service are valuable skills for success with REITs
Understanding the needs of the customer and creating positive memorable experiences are essential to success in real estate.
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Summer REIT Interns Share Value of Work Experience
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What’s a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)?
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REITs Take Steps to Increase Industry Diversity
See how a REIT is investing in technology that will help its properties find and train more qualified workers.
REITs are adding more women then men as directors to their boards,
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REIT CEOs Reflect on Greatest Career Lessons
Mortgage REITs
Office REITs
Industrial REITs
Retail REITs
Lodging/Resort REITs
Residential REITs
Timberland REITs
Health care REITs
Self-storage REITs
Infrastructure REITs
Data center REITs
Diversified REITs
Specialty REITs

Find a Job in Real Estate Investment Trusts

Search for jobs at the Nareit Career Center. Nareit is the worldwide representative voice for REITs and listed real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate and capital markets.
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Nareit is the worldwide representative voice for real estate investment trusts—REITs—and publicly traded real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate and capital markets. REITs are real estate working for you. Nareit advocates for REIT-based real estate investment with policymakers and the global investment community.

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