Careers in Real Estate

Thinking big is part and parcel of the real estate industry, and grandiose speculation in this arena has created some of America’s greatest fortunes. John Jacob Astor traded in his empire of beaver pelts for a gamble on uptown Manhattan real estate and became the richest man in America. More recently, moguls like Sam “The Grave Dancer” Zell and the perennially overreaching Donald Trump have made fantastic fortunes on real estate gambles. Even for nonbillionaires, the thrill of deal making, the promise of financial success, and the potential to have a lasting impact on cities and communities make real estate a rewarding profession.

Turn to this WetFeet Insider Guide to learn:

•  The size and scope of the residential and commercial real estate markets.
•  The impact of economic shifts on the real estate industry.
•  Acquisitions, development, management, and other career tracks.
•  Typical jobs, salaries and career paths for real estate professionals, including loan officer, REIT manager, and site acquisition specialist.
•  Profiles of real people on the job.
•  A typical day in the life of a real estate agent, real estate broker, and director of asset management.
•  How real estate commissions are calculated.
•  What those currently working in real estate love—and hate—about their work.
•  Going green to protect the environment.
•  Tips, and typical interview questions.