You might hire a commercial real estate agent to:
- Advise clients on commercial real estate investment opportunities that suit their needs
Prepare marketing materials for commercial real estate listings and maintain databases
Show commercial properties, negotiate contracts, prepare paperwork, and close deals
Conduct market research, network with industry professionals, and grow the business
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Meet local eligibility requirements, which may include being at least 18 years old and possessing a high school diploma or GED equivalent | Excellent research skills and knowledge of the local property market |
| Completion of, pursuit of, or willingness to attain a commercial real estate license | Keen sense of marketing and advertising |
| Professionalism, honesty, and integrity | Past work experience in sales or finance |
| Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship-building skills | Knowledge of industry practices, lease language, tax laws, and legal issues |
| Ambition, independence, and self-motivation | Valid driver’s license |
