What Can I Do With a Major In Real Estate?

• Umesh Patel, Terry College of Business Career Consultant (Management, Marketing, RMI & Real Estate)
• Dr. Henry Munneke, Program Head
• Deede Walker, Academic Advisor
• Real Estate Department Homepage

Clubs & Organizations

Real Estate Society, Advisor Dr. Munneke

To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the Center for Student Organizations.

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS

• Appraiser - Appraise real property to determine its value for purchase, sales, investment, mortgage, or loan purposes.
• Commercial Real Estate Agent - Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.
• Financial Aanlyst - Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
• Real Estate Broker - Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.
• Risk Analyst - Analyze and manage risk management issues by identifying, measuring, and making decisions on operational or enterprise risks for an organization.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Get Connected

The Real Estate Department works closely with employers to help students land jobs and internships. Be proactive in reaching out to faculty members and attending events in order to learn about potential opportunities. Join professional groups within the department, subscribe to the department’s listserv, and make an effort to attend any networking events that are available. 

Research the Field

Some real estate opportunities (such as residential real estate) may require you to pursue additional certifications. Start researching the requirements early so that you understand how your career path may be impacted. The list of links to professional organizations (above) may help you in this process or you can reach out to faculty members in order to learn more. 

COMPANY & SALARY RESEARCH

Career Bliss

GlassDoor

Salary.com

LINKEDIN

• Join LinkedIn groups that are relevant to your career interests.  To search, select "groups" & type in your keywords.  
• Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined & consider joining those as well.  
• To login, visit the LinkedIn main page. 
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• O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  
• My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  
• Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  
• Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  
• UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  
• Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 
• Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  
• Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you. 

GENERAL:

• Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  
• LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 
• Idealist (non-profit jobs) 
• USAJobs (federal jobs) 

MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC JOB BOARDS: 

• www.BankJobs.com (Bank related jobs) 
• www.Select Leaders.com (Real Estate Jobs)
• Real Estate: I-Hire (Real Estate Jobs)
• NAIOP The Commercial Real Estate Development Association Job Board (Commercial Real Estate Jobs)
• Glassdoor.com (Real Estate Developer Jobs)
• Bisnow.com (Commercial Real Estate Jobs)
• MoneyGeek.com (Job Boards for Real Estate Job Seekers)

• Association of Young Real Estate Professionals Atlanta 
• Commercial Real Estate Development Association
• Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
• The International Council of Shopping Centers
• The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
• Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute (CIREI)
• National Association of Mortgage Planners
• National Association of Realtors
• National Association of Residential Property Managers
• NAIOP The Commercial Real Estate Development Association

Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.