Getting into commercial real estate

Commercial real estate is a non-stop, exhilarating, evolving, dynamic industry — miss a beat and you’re left in the dust.

By definition, commercial real estate is any property owned to produce income. It includes office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, medical office, entertainment and educational facilities, but not residential housing. It also includes vacant land that will eventually be leased or developed.

Introduction to the Real Estate Industry

What is commercial real estate?

Industry Careers and Definitions

An overview of the various careers in commercial real estate.

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