Talent is the top priority for any employer.  Commercial real estate is no different.  Commercial real estate is constantly evolving, keeping the demand strong for many jobs and careers associated with it. Real estate careers are wide-ranging and encompass many different skill-sets from sales to finance to urban planning, construction and more.

Many successful commercial real estate professionals are from the communities they work in.  They posses the insights, information and passion to improve and grow their communities. In Wisconsin, 2/3 of commercial licensees attended post-secondary education in this State.  They built their networks, knowledge and passion for success in these communities.

A key to success in commercial real estate is building a strong network. To build a network, you need a place to start.  CARW and other organizations can help provide that network by offering programming, networking opportunities and access to the people and information necessary to launch a successful career in real estate.

Our leadership is committed to ensuring that CARW provides access and over time, will build programs and opportunities to do so including our intern portal and job posting forms for members, and Mentor intake forms which will be shared with career centers at the Universities.  We will collaborate with partners interested in expanding the reach of our Industry.

Sharable video link: HERE

Are you Interested in a career in Real Estate or Curious to find out more?

Click here for a general overview of career paths in Commercial Real Estate.

CARW now offers FREE student membership for all full-time undergraduates, graduates, or interns. Simply fill out the application - HERE

Are you an industry professional that is interested in mentoring student for a future in commercial real estate? SHARE INFORMATION HERE

Contact Tracy Johnson for more information at tracy@carw.com

A few words from our Members about Why Commercial Real Estate is Important:

"I want this industry to be reflective of the communities we serve...diversity it is good business."
- Jeff Hoffmann, SIOR, CCIM, Co-Chair Industrial Service Practices with Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke

"Had I known that commercial real estate financing was a career path when I was 18 years old as a freshman in college. There's no doubt that I would have pursued that from the get-go."
-Leticia Schwengel, Vice President - Business Lending | Landmark Credit Union

"Commercial Real Estate is very much about relationships, people do deals with you because they trust you."
- Erica Nicole Harris, Vice President of Wispark

"Everyday is exciting. I couldn’t think of anything else I would want to do more."
- Nathan Powers, Principal at Cushman & Wakefield | BOERKE

CARW Members are able to post jobs HERE

Jobs will be posted HERE for 6 weeks or whenever we are alerted the position is filled.  The page/post will be shared on social media and in our weekly newsletter blast. There is no fee to post.

Programs Available for Students

Madison Area Technical College
Marquette University 
Milwaukee Area Technical College
University of Wisconsin - Madison
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 
University of Wisconsin - Stout
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Waukesha County Technical College 
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association

Brokerage - Hakan Hare, Founders 3 Real Estate - HERE
Construction Management - Amanda Busche, VJS Construction Services - HERE
Finance - Alissa Peters, Tri City National Bank - HERE

CBRE
COLLIERS
FOUNDERS 3 
JLL
MID-AMERICA REAL ESTATE
NAI GREYWOLF
NEWMARK
OGDEN & COMPANY
TRANSWESTERN
ZILBER

(this list is growing)

Q. What are the sectors of Commercial Real Estate?
A. You can find sectors and opportunities in CRE - here 

Q. How do I become a real estate salesperson (REALTOR®)?
A. You must obtain a Wisconsin real estate license for salespersons issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). More information can be found here under "Sales license (pre-license)".

Q. How do I become a Broker?
A.The DSPS requires that you complete broker education training, provide evidence that you hold a real estate salesperson license for at least two
years within the last four years preceding application under the direct supervision of a licensed broker, and fulfill the salesperson experience requirements. More information can found here under "Broker license (pre-license)."

Ivan Gamboa | Tri-City National Bank*
Jeff Hoffman, SIOR, CCIM | Cushman & Wakefield | BOERKE Company*
Marnie Noel | Noel Real Estate
David Pudlosky | JLL

*Co-Chairs

More information, contact Tracy Johnson at tracy@carw.com