October 1, 2024 | 8:00 AM

Want a CRE Career? Start in a Major Market

By CRE Analyst

Tip for recent grads: Get to a big market

Commercial real estate offers incredible career opportunities but those opportunities are concentrated in the top 5-10 markets.

In terms of the typical career path:
San Francisco > St. Louis.

…doesn’t mean you can’t have a great life in a smaller market, but your opportunities for growth are meaningfully limited in markets without concentrated real estate roles.

Our top picks: NYC, Dallas, SoCal, Atlanta, DC, Chicago, San Francisco.

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