Yes, they do. I am more in a supportive role in a major commercial real estate firm for a team that sells shopping centers. I have been doing this for 12 years now. I do have my real estate license and all of that, but have not moved up to a sales postion because of the time it takes. At our company it is very similar to a law firm. Like in a law firm when you are an associate you are there until 8 every night and on weekends, you practically pee in your trash can, and you live on fruit roll ups the secretaries throw at you. Then once you make partner, you hand down all of the delegatable work to the associates, and you go to Bermuda for 3 weeks.
The bottom line is yes, good money. yes, they work a lot. But by the time you are 40 the worst part of it is over and you should be set if you do it right. Bottom line is it is not a get rich quick career.
Do Commercial Real Estate Brokers Work A Lot?
Do they take vacations?
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May 3, 2009
Just like any sales position….you have to put the time in. However, working long hours doesn’t always equal big commissions. You have to work smart and efficient. Part of working smart involves planning your schedule and sticking to it aka “time blocking”….always set time for meetings, making calls, updating your database, and even vacation. It works.
May 3, 2009
I’m sure they work hard.
They have to keep the ball rolling.
I’m sure they have someone to cover for them if they want a vacation.
May 3, 2009
Everyone works alot kid. Only way to make a living nowadays.
May 3, 2009
I guess they do. I knew a broker that’s always busy because she needs to entertain high net worth customers from time to time. Of course the pay must be very attractive. And I don’t think it wise for a broker to turn down a potential customer just because he/she wants to take a vacation or on vacation.
