Why Intern in Real Estate?
A career in real estate offers endless possibilities and the chance for learners to make a real difference in people’s lives. From sales to marketing to customer service, they can find their passion and potentially achieve high rewards, either through independent work or as valuable team members.
80%
employers said that internship experience is a critical factor they consider when hiring recent graduates (NACE)
85%
of all real estate jobs are filled through networking (LinkedIn)
40%
all new agents and brokers are under the age of 40 (NAR)
77%
real estate agents report they’re “very satisfied” with their careers (NAR)
Common Questions Answered…
What is a remote real estate internship?
Through remote real estate internships, your learners can work with established real estate companies, brokers, or agents, assisting with tasks such as market research, property analysis, client communication, and administrative tasks.
What tasks will real estate interns undertake?
Learners may assist in market research and analysis, creating property listings and advertisements, conducting property showings, managing social media and online listings, assisting with property closings, and much more. These tasks will vary depending on the company they intern with, but overall, they can expect to gain valuable hands-on experience in the fast-paced and exciting world of real estate.
What skills will learners gain on a real estate internship?
Remote real estate internships can help develop skills in areas such as customer service, sales, negotiation, market analysis, and financial management. Additionally, these work-based learning experiences allow interns to build their professional network and gain valuable industry connections, which can be helpful in securing future employment opportunities in the real estate sector.
More Than a Real Estate Internship
Don’t take our word for it – hear from remote real estate interns…
Abdulaziz
King Saud University
– Remote Real Estate internship, with a company based in the UK
“I enjoyed every single moment of those three months and learned more about different cultures and nationalities than I ever thought I would. My Virtual Internship was fun, eye-opening and educational.”
Biggest skill gain?
“The speed of my learning has improved as a result of my internship. I also gained a lot of knowledge about my career field to give me insight into my future pathway.”
Any advice for future interns?
“Communicate, communicate, communicate. Always keep your supervisor and colleagues in the loop and always reach out if anything gets tough.”
Featured Internships in Real Estate
Real Estate Internship
Ladybird Living
United KingdomLooking after the needs of our property portfolio and tenants, and analyzing one city out of a list of cities of interest.
Real Estate Internship
Limitless Solutions Financial Group
CanadaWork closely with the LSFG’s brokerage relationship team to grow our partner network, which ranges from independent mortgage brokers to large corporate brokerage relationships.
HR Internship
HouseAfrica
NigeriaUpdate internal databases, prepare HR-related reports as needed, and address team member queries about benefits.
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