Commercial Real Estate Agent

Marcus & Millichap; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking competitive individuals for an exciting investment sales position in Palo Alto. This role offers unlimited earning potential and the chance to work in a fun, entrepreneurial environment. As part of a dynamic team, you'll engage in modern sales techniques, collaborate with experienced agents, and receive ongoing training to help you excel in the commercial real estate market. If you're driven, coachable, and ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity could be your pathway to success in the real estate investment sector.

Qualifications

• Strong background in sales or commercial real estate experience is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively and network with industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on real estate investment strategies and preparing analyses.
• Participating in training and skills-development workshops to enhance performance.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Networking

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

A leading international brokerage firm specializing in the sale of investment real estate is expanding. This investment sales position is tailored to competitive individuals drawn to unlimited earning potential. We provide an entrepreneurial environment engineered to promote growth and performance. Our proven process for training, mentoring, and selling real estate sets us apart. We hire diverse individuals and are now seeking the right person to become the market leader by joining our Palo Alto team. Applicants should have an accomplished background in sales or commercial real estate experience.

Environment – Fun, hardworking, like-minded individuals led by non-competing management

We offer a work-from-home opportunity that provides flexibility for our business partners. Many adopt a "work hard, play hard" mentality, while others strive for a work-life balance. Most of our experienced local teams have been with the firm for over 10 years and contribute to a fun, lively culture.

Our Services – Learn modern sales techniques that have proven results

Marcus & Millichap closes 4.5 transactions every business hour – more than any other real estate investment brokerage firm in the nation. In 2024, the firm closed 7,836 transactions with a sales volume of approximately $49 billion.

The firm has a proprietary internal property marketing system that integrates broker specialization by property type and market area; the industry’s most comprehensive investment research; a long-standing culture of information sharing; relationships with the largest pool of qualified investors; state-of-the-art technology that matches buyers and sellers; and a non-compete management team that trains, coaches and supports its agents.

This posting is for an independent contractor real estate salesperson position.
A day in the life of one of our Agents often includes:

• Following the roadmap supplied by mentors and our training program in an entrepreneurial and at times - independent autonomous manner.
• Participating in best-in-class training and ongoing skills-development workshops.
• Contacting and advising clients, companies, and institutions in the development and execution of their individualized real estate investment strategies.
• Preparing thoughtful analyses of clients' properties, including opinions of value, market comparables, and research.
• Researching the local market and staying up to date on industry trends.
• Marketing investment real estate internally, externally, and to clients who are active investors.
• Collaborating with Senior Agents to achieve business and career goals with a clear “pathway to growth.”
• Networking with other industry professionals.

The traits of those that have a high likelihood of having success and fulfillment:

• Competitive – Athletes, top students, those that seek leadership positions and excelled.
• High Capacity – Ability to dynamically think, learn, and problem solve.
• Coachability – Individuals who possess a student mentality with a strong desire to implement what was learned.
• Commitment – Constantly seeking ways to improve with a vision towards long-term success.
• Communication Skills – All different types of communicators can succeed, but must be highly effective at your type.
• Drive - Need to move forward. Urgency. Always thinking in ‘future’ terms.

Our mission is to help our clients create and preserve wealth by providing the best real estate investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services available.
Founded in 1971, Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI) is a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm focusing exclusively on investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services, with nearly 1,700 investment sales and financing professionals in 80+ offices throughout the United States and Canada.
Marcus & Millichap closes more transactions than any other real estate investment brokerage firm in the nation. In 2024, the firm closed 7,836 transactions with a sales volume of approximately $49 billion.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Management

Industries: Leasing Non-residential Real Estate, Real Estate, and Capital Markets