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#1 Which are the five jobs that are experiencing the highest level of skill shortage??Hint: See Our Homepage

The greatest need is in concrete workers, millwork, masonry, electrical and plumbing.

The greatest need is in architecture, interior design, furniture design, textiles and graphic design.

The greatest need is in investing, appraisal, commercial development, property management and facility management.

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#2 How many new apartments are needed to fill demand by 2030??Hint: See Our Apartments Page

10.2 million

4.6 million

300,000

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#3 What is the number of active real estate appraisers in the US??Hint: See Our Factoids Page

250,153

6,506

82,208

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#4 What is the average square feet of commercial office space in the US??Hint: See Our Property Management Page

10.5 billion square feet

1 million square feet

2 billion square feet

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#5 How many women leaders are CCIMs today??Hint: See Our Factoids Page

More than 550

More than 2,000

More than 5,000

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#6 What is the role of Construction Managers??Hint: See Our Construction Page

A Construction Manager (CM) skillfully collaborates with and provides oversight to the owner, the architect, the general contractor, trade contractors and/or subcontractors to deliver the project on time, at or under budget, and to the owner's expected standard of quality.

A Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for envisioning the client’s needs and developing a creative solution. They develop the creative plans, communicate the plans to others, and oversee their execution. They must be involved in a project from start to finish to ensure that the client’s vision is being implemented properly.

Construction Managers are the driving force of every project. Once the project is planned, they get their hands dirty to make it a reality. They demolish old structures and work to create new ones following specific specifications. They must be able to operate heavy machinery, lift large objects, and perform typical construction tasks.

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#7 Do brick-and-mortar retailers contribute to the Census Bureau’s e-commerce sales figures??Hint: See our Factoids Page

Yes

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#8 What is the percent of Certified Property Managers (CPM) who are self-employed??Hint: See our Factoids Page

24%

11%

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#9 What is the percentage of CPMs that specialize in office buildings??Hint: See our Factoids Page

20%

32%

73%

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#10 What is the average salary of a Certified Property Manager??Hint: See

$116,304

$80,506

$187,699

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#11 What is the annual revenue generated by the apartment industry??Hint: See Our Factoids Page

$5 billion each year

$1.3 trillion each year

$7.5 trillion each year

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#12 What is the ratio of people living in rented apartments in the US??Hint: See Our Factoids Page

1 in 3

1 in 8

1 in 5

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#13 Which is the largest source of commercial mortgage financing??Hint: See Our Factoids Page

Banks

Government Sponsored Enterprises

Life Insurance Companies

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#14 Are digital business trends expected to have an effect on Real Estate and Construction Jobs??Hint: See Our Factoids Page

22% Agree or Strongly Agree

51% Agree or Strongly Agree

77% Agree or Strongly Agree

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#15 What is the average size of loans made by mortgage bankers in 2017??Hint: See Our Factoids Page

$5 million

$17 million

$55 million

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#16 Is a college degree required for a Leasing Consultant??Hint: See Our Apartments Page

Yes

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#17 What city in the US leads the nation in construction jobs??Hint: See Our Construction Page

New York, NY

Houston, TX

Los Angeles, CA

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#18 Name three organizations that have student memberships??Hint: Explore the Discover the Industry Section

AIA, ASID, IREM

ABC, AGC, IREM

CMAA, BOMA, CCIM

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#19 Name three careers that are considered real estate advisory services.?Hint: See Our Real Estate Advisory Services Page

Investment, Leasing, Property Management

Market Research, Real Estate Tax Advisors, Asset Management

Development, Contractor, Facility Manager

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#20 Women represent what percentage of the commercial real estate workforce in the United States??Hint: See Our Women in Commercial Real Estate Page

50%

22%

35%

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