Good Responses to Common Interview Question: "Why Real Estate?" (2024)

I recently went to an interview that was for a development analyst position and got asked why development? I sat there like an idiot because I don't want to do development. I went to another interview for acquisitions and was able to speak about why real estate and why acquisitions for a while. Point is, if you cannot explain it yourself and you don't get excited when asked it, is it what you're really interested in?

From a purely real estate standpoint you want to add attributable value to properties. Take the bricks and mortar which is all the same and create an experience to the user that is tangible and adds value to society. List specific characteristics of the asset classes the company you're interviewing for works with and talk about some interesting things the company has with those properties or asset classes and how you could help them.

From a financial perspective you can use real estate finance to manage what is the biggest and one of the most important asset classes on the plane, real estate. Prudent allocation of scarce resources is at the very basis of financing, investing, developing and managing real estate.

That is a question that only you can answer. For CRE brokerage, try saying something like: "I want to work in real estate because I can use my both my sales and analytical skills." You will need to tailor the answer to the job.

"He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man." ― William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing

I've interviewed new analysts at my firm. It's always obvious who just wants a "good job" and who truly loves buildings. Every once in a while we get the person who you can tell - it's more than numbers on a spreadsheet. The answer for them, and the whole conversation comes easily and is authentic. It's not a stumper but in some ways hard to fake.

The best answers I've seen display some sort of personal connection to RE. For example, parents who developed/owned/managed, blue collar parents who were part of the construction industry but the interviewer always wanted to be bigger and and better (i.e. own/finance the buildings the construction companies build), a deep interest in architecture/design/urban planning.

It's a unique asset class;-There isn't necessarily a liquid market in which to realise value-Property is a depreciating asset, requiring consideration of 'management' and how this is modelled-Investors expect an appreciation of value, raising issues of stagnation when prices are falling-Special legal treatment, REITs etc.

Hope this helps, check your school library for something along the lines of 'An introduction to Real Estate Investment'.

Go onto the firm's website to see what kind of transactions they've done in the past, their investment strategy, if they publish research - read where they think the market is going, their sector focus (e.g. retail, office, residential, warehouse, etc) and so on. Then figure out what you like about it - this isn't a question others on WSO should answer for you (like so many people not having an answer for 'why banking'). If you do a bit of the research I suggested above, you'll likely get a better sense as to what you would (or think you would) like about RE.

They'll know you don't have prior experience from your resume, which they reviewed before your interview. This is a chance for you to say 'I've done some homework on your firm, what you've done in X, Y, Z... and I thought it was interesting because... '. Part of the question is to see if you've done some of the homework, and if you did, that shows interest beyond a canned answer.

I just interviewed and got the internship at a startup REPE shop today. Although I had previous real estate experience (with a brokerage), my answer was that I was an architecture major my first year in uni and switched to econ when I realized architecture wasn't for me, and real estate seemed to be a reasonable combination of the two. If you don't have anything that concrete, you could try saying you're interested because you see opportunity in the industry after the recession, etc. Good luck!

"I enjoy the idea of mediocre pay and working under someone who, while also making mediocre pay, works for either a giant, bureacratic financial institution or for someone who inherited a bunch of property"

Just joking of course, I love real estate. And there is a lot more to it than just local families and big life companies.

RE is tangibleRE affects your life every day - you live in a house/apartment, you work in an office, you shop in retail stores etc.RE is one of the oldest asset classes and is not going anywhereThere are many ways to invest in RELots of leverage can be used

RE_Banker:

RE is tangibleRE affects your life every day - you live in a house/apartment, you work in an office, you shop in retail stores etc.RE is one of the oldest asset classes and is not going anywhereThere are many ways to invest in RELots of leverage can be used

Thanks! What do you mean by the many ways of investing in RE as opposed to corporate PE?

I have a great answer for this question, and I feel a lot has to do with where you live and where you were brought up. Real Estate as an asset class functions differently then traditional equity or senior fixed income investments.

Most of the time equity and fixed income is made up of a product(s) which operate on a international scale. However, real estate, is the 1 asset which is 99% comprised of the local market. So when it it boils down to it, real estate is an asset made up of people.

Growing up in New York, the first thing you always asked a stranger at a party was, "which neighborhood do you live in, and how much is your rent." With such history, ability, and style of living people are always drawn to live in New York. And nothing quantitatively shows this more, then the real estate market.

"Their analysts, they don't know preferred stock from live stock, alright."

I have a great answer for this question, and I feel a lot has to do with where you live and where you were brought up. Real Estate as an asset class functions differently then traditional equity or senior fixed income investments..

Most of the time equity and fixed income is made up of a product(s) which operate on a international scale. However, real estate, is the 1 asset which is 99% comprised of the local market. So when it it boils down to it, real estate is an asset made up of people.

Growing up in New York, the first thing you always asked a stranger at a party was, "which neighborhood do you live in, and how much is your rent." With such history, ability, and style of living people are always drawn to live in New York. And nothing quantitatively shows this more, then the real estate market.

"Their analysts, they don't know preferred stock from live stock, alright."

CashIsKing100:

Most of the time equity and fixed income is made up of a product(s) which operate on a international scale. However, real estate, is the 1 asset which is 99% comprised of the local market. So when it it boils down to it, real estate is an asset made up of people.

Growing up in New York, the first thing you always asked a stranger at a party was, "which neighborhood do you live in, and how much is your rent." With such history, ability, and style of living people are always drawn to live in New York. And nothing quantitatively shows this more, then the real estate market.

Great answer, great avatar.

Family ties (uncle is a broker)/ growing up stories work pretty well for me. I was always straight and told them I had no clue what I really like in real estate and just want to learn as much as I can and pick something once I have a better understanding (if pressed then I would just say XYZ because I think it is a very exciting time in XYZ right now given example 1, example 2 from recent news)

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Why Real Estate? (Originally Posted: 06/08/2012)

Great to finally see a dedicated forum for those interested in Real Estate. I am a recent grad and through my interview experience I have been often asked the question "Why Real Estate?"

My approach to the question usually touches on the tangibility of the asset class, my interest in architecture, and how real estate is used by everyone on a daily basis whether it involves where the live(residential), where they shop (retail), or where they work (office).

Interested in hearing some other perspectives...

I'll second that your response is the boilerplate answer to the "Why Real Estate" question. And as RE_Banker points out, while safe, it's generally not going to impress seasoned interviewers.

When I ask this question to potential hires, I'm looking for the back-story, the event or course of events in your life that made you choose real estate. Everyone knows that RE guys get pigeonholed, so I want to know what drove you to make the decision to dedicate yourself to real estate. For me, and the majority of people I work with, real estate was a part of our lives from an early age - meaning our parents/family/friends were developers, investors, brokers, etc. and our desire to work in real estate grew from working or spending time with those individuals.

For me, the best response to this question, is the one that directly connects you to the industry (from past experience), not basic observations like "people need a place to work/shop" or "I think architecture is cool".

NPV Positive, what kind of personality traits and life experiences are valuable or can lead one to real estate?

I'm asking this for those of us not benefiting from nepotism--born into families with RE developers/investors.

I won't go into why I'm interested in RE, but there's a little bit of "looking over the horizon" thing going on here for me -- not knowing with complete certainty what lies ahead.

You kind of have to dig down and answer this question for yourself. You can spin life experiences a lot of ways to give a credible answer to this question. I interviewed someone once who grew up in a poor(ish) area and said he fell in love with real estate when he saw investors come in and rehab struggling strip centers in his neighborhood (obviously went into more detail but this was the general idea).

You can say "what kind of personality traits and life experiences are valuable or can lead one to real estate for those of us not benefiting from a poor background" to counter this just like you did with your nepotism argument. Point is, you actually have to have a reason to like real estate to answer this question well. There isn't a boiler plate answer that someone can tell you that will standout in an interview.

Hello,The single most important thing in real estate is marketing, which is the way one can find sellers and buyers and without it one have no hope of success in the real estate industry.

Thanks

Johnmark111:

Hello,The single most important thing in real estate is marketing, which is the way one can find sellers and buyers and without it one have no hope of success in the real estate industry.

Thanks

Johnmark,

Your first couple posts here have really blown me away in terms of content. Keep it up. Thanks.

Johnmark111:

Hello,The single most important thing in real estate is marketing, which is the way one can find sellers and buyers and without it one have no hope of success in the real estate industry.

Thanks

No.... thank you

GBS

OB23:

My approach to the question usually touches on the tangibility of the asset class, my interest in architecture, and how real estate is used by everyone on a daily basis whether it involves where the live(residential), where they shop (retail), or where they work (office).

Interested in hearing some other perspectives...

I've heard candidates say exactly that in interviews...many times. It never gives the impression of "passion".

I get this bad feeling you are fishing for an answer that you can use in interviews. Honestly, if you can't figure out why you are passionate about the business, why bother working in the business?

Man made money, money never made the man

"Why real estate?" question (Originally Posted: 08/22/2013)

I was interviewing some candidates today, and got a mix of standard and stupid answers.

What are the BEST and WORST answers that you've come across?

Please don't quote Patrick Bateman.

Pinkpoloshorts:

My answer for my current position was because our assets are tangible and affects people's lives every day. It's a pretty cool feeling going to a development site and seeing people living in and enjoying something your firm built and manages.

That is the exact answer I gave and the perfect answer to give as well.

If that doesn't get you the job, you're silly

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I've had most people say it is because it is tangible and easier to understand then stocks.

One girl said she started to become interested in real estate because she was currently looking to buy a house with her boyfriend.

During my interview I said that I have worked during the past summers with my dad who is an independent contractor and the idea of real estate as an investment possibility has always been intriguing to me.

Real answer: real estate is the easiest topic in finance to grasp because it's tangible. Most people who work in real estate--commercial, residential, office, retail, private equity, IBD, commercial banking, development, etc.--are complete dumbasses (and I don't necessarily exclude myself).

Let's be honest with ourselves--the least talented among us go into real estate because the major non-real estate players in high finance probably didn't even give us an interview when we were 22 and this was the only thing we could apply for where they'd give us an interview and perhaps a $35,000/year job. Most of us will end up in dead end jobs but the few lucky/talented/risk takers among us will end up making 7 figures in an entrepreneurial role with skill sets we learned doing the grunt work.

DCDepository:

Real answer: real estate is the easiest topic in finance to grasp because it's tangible. Most people who work in real estate--commercial, residential, office, retail, private equity, IBD, commercial banking, development, etc.--are complete dumbasses (and I don't necessarily exclude myself).

Let's be honest with ourselves--the least talented among us go into real estate because the major non-real estate players in high finance probably didn't even give us an interview when we were 22 and this was the only thing we could apply for where they'd give us an interview and perhaps a $35,000/year job. Most of us will end up in dead end jobs but the few lucky/talented/risk takers among us will end up making 7 figures in an entrepreneurial role with skill sets we learned doing the grunt work.

Well, I am glad to say that you are not right (are you even serious or is it some kind of trolling?). When I was 22 and had offer from a solid M&A shop and offer from little repe/re advisory boutique, I have chosen the second and since then I never had any regret.

Although, I think it is quite pathetic to say that the answer is because real estate mproves people's leaving - very few candidates really care much about it (especially @ 22). They care about interesting work, saslary, prestige, but very very few candidates actually have thoughts about social responsibility and being useful for the community.

But the argument that it is tangible is definitely valid, and it is especially the case when you invest in development - awesome feeling to visit construction site knowing, that the land was purchased for the equity you've raised, the workers are paid from the debt you've raised, etc.

DCDepository:

Real answer: real estate is the easiest topic in finance to grasp because it's tangible. Most people who work in real estate--commercial, residential, office, retail, private equity, IBD, commercial banking, development, etc.--are complete dumbasses (and I don't necessarily exclude myself).

Let's be honest with ourselves--the least talented among us go into real estate because the major non-real estate players in high finance probably didn't even give us an interview when we were 22 and this was the only thing we could apply for where they'd give us an interview and perhaps a $35,000/year job. Most of us will end up in dead end jobs but the few lucky/talented/risk takers among us will end up making 7 figures in an entrepreneurial role with skill sets we learned doing the grunt work.

Good Responses to Common Interview Question: "Why Real Estate?" (62)

DCDepository:

Real answer: real estate is the easiest topic in finance to grasp because it's tangible. Most people who work in real estate--commercial, residential, office, retail, private equity, IBD, commercial banking, development, etc.--are complete dumbasses (and I don't necessarily exclude myself).

Let's be honest with ourselves--the least talented among us go into real estate because the major non-real estate players in high finance probably didn't even give us an interview when we were 22 and this was the only thing we could apply for where they'd give us an interview and perhaps a $35,000/year job. Most of us will end up in dead end jobs but the few lucky/talented/risk takers among us will end up making 7 figures in an entrepreneurial role with skill sets we learned doing the grunt work.

I'm not sure if it's "the least talented" as much as it is "the least pedigreed." Also, to everyone else, yes there are pedigreed all-stars in real estate as well, but exceptions don't disprove a general trend.

I know that personally I got a horrible GPA in college for various reasons, went to a sh*t university because I thought saving money and not going to a better one was wise, and was a Poli Sci/Econ student because I was convinced I was going to law school post-grad. Low and behold, things change, and I was left with a sweet resume that no one would ever see because it wouldn't get past screeners.

Real estate is the easiest to network into at the last minute and rewards personality more than pedigree, especially at brokerage shops, even a top one like where I work.

Commercial Real Estate Developer

Suppose one were to be interviewed for Real Estate. Would an answer along the lines of "I've had exposure to this from a young age due to family affairs" be a good / appropriate response?

The plusses I have seen are the growth and return through rental income with the biggest negative being that RE is illiquid. You can easily get 3-4% price appreciation and the same or greater rental income on top of that depending on the market.

Offshore liffe

Hilarious how people are actually personally offended by what everyone in this business already knows. It would be cognitive dissonance for me or anyone of the rest of you to believe otherwise. That doesn't mean we can't have nice careers, but I'm just pointing out the obvious. Why real estate? For most people it's because that's who called them back on their resume submission when they were 21/22 when no one else would because our university, grades, internships, etc. were not competitive for the elite jobs.

I am in energy--not real estate--and I like it for a lot of the same reasons; it's tangible, it pays income, and risk takers are heavily rewarded [or, conversely, demolished].

I believe I understand exactly what DBC is saying. A lot of the wealthiest people in my city are in real estate or energy, and an overwhelming number of them aren't from what you'd call "target schools." Please, before you link me to a public energy firm whose CEO and chairman went to HBS, realize that a lot of the serious money in energy lies in the private/independent sector, just as in real estate, tenant rep brokers can regularly pull in seven figures having graduated in the meaty part of the bell curve from a no-name school. The fact is, in real estate and energy, if you're decently smart, good with people, and have balls, your background is largely irrelevant; in high finance, you'll likely never even scratch the surface of the industry without some sort of pedigree. I think what DBC means to say is that there are fewer gatekeepers (excluding REPE and REIB in this generalization) to the industry, thus making it more accessible to your average state school grad who doesn't have brains in his teeth.

Sorry if I'm misinterpreting you DBC, just my $0.02.

CaR:

A lot of the wealthiest people in my city are in real estate or energy, and an overwhelming number of them aren't from what you'd call "target schools." Please, before you link me to a public energy firm whose CEO and chairman went to HBS, realize that a lot of the serious money in energy lies in the private/independent sector, just as in real estate, tenant rep brokers can regularly pull in seven figures having graduated in the meaty part of the bell curve from a no-name school. The fact is, in real estate and energy, if you're decently smart, good with people, and have balls, your background is largely irrelevant; in high finance, you'll likely never even scratch the surface of the industry without some sort of pedigree. I think what DCD means to say is that there are fewer gatekeepers (excluding REPE and REIB in this generalization) to the industry, thus making it more accessible to your average state school grad who doesn't have brains in his teeth.

Sorry if I'm misinterpreting you DCD, just my $0.02.

Kudos for managing to say it in a less-inflammatory manner.

Fill the unforgiving minute with 60 seconds of run. - Kipling

DCD, you come off as if your grasp of RE careers is limited to single family real estate agents. I know you know this isn't the case. Believe it or not, not everyone in RE is there because they got a 1.2 GPA in a ceramics degree. Some genuinely want to be. First off, this is finance- you're going to be hard pressed to find a job you like if any sort of "societal value add" is high on your priority list. RE is the closest you'll get IMO. You're owning the very places where people live/ work/ travel/ shop/ and entertain themselves. It's not that difficult to actually get a feeling that you're doing something. If you instead want to make a living shifting money from your left hand to your right hand, that's fine too. It's just not for everyone. Lastly, owning property is about 1,500x more plausible of a career "end game" than making partner or MD in PE or IB. I know people in RE who are making more than those positions and they didn't have to walk around with knee pads on for 10 years to get there (or start their career with 100+ hr work weeks).

This is one of those "arguing on the internet" type discussions. I've raised money for real estate funds, and yes, the managers always seem less qualified than the guys doing tech, energy, whatever. The average IQ in real estate might be less - there's a reason even retail investors thought for a long time that real estate was the perfect investment (and still do in Canada). RE is easy to understand. But I've worked with some self-made guys who were basically former gang bangers, bar managers, who pulled their act together, found a good project, raised the money, and did well. They have their "f*ck you" money. I don't. So who really cares at the end of the day. "Yes, we might be dumber than you, and we may not all be HBS/Oxbridge, but we are richer than you, and happier."

This devolved quickly. I'll try to get back on track.

I like real estate because of the interplay in actual markets (regions, metropolitan cities, mid-markets) is interesting to me. You think this zip code will improve? Why? Oh, room for biomedical engineering growth? Do we get better returns from renovating office/R&D building or building a new one? Expensive cars at the sh*tty apartment you drove by? Put in new flooring/appliances and jack up rents. I think that sounds like fun. Other bullets, which I think are mentioned above:

-self-capitalizing (buy some homes on the side while rents > mortgage)-capital gains tax-significantly safer investment-warm, fuzzy feeling knowing someone is destroying your plumbing

Fill the unforgiving minute with 60 seconds of run. - Kipling

Gene Parmesan:

Expensive cars at the sh*tty apartment you drove by? Put in new flooring/appliances and jack up rents.

Ha you just described a large number of NYC housing projects/rent controlled/stabilized buildings. Too bad regulations won't let you jack up rents that easily so you will be forced to continue to carry these tenants at loss.

Too late for second-guessing Too late to go back to sleep.

I have an interview tomorrow and this is my general answer for the question....My dad is in construction and does a lot of site work for development projects around (major city). My Grandfather was an agent for the (suburban) area. I’ve always thought they were interesting careers, but I new I wanted to be apart of something bigger and better. The idea of buying/owning/selling a building as a tangible investment opportunity always intrigued me. When I’m in a city its interesting to think of who the tenants are, what they’re paying for rent, who owns the property and how they affect the value. Real estate also seems like an entrepreneurial industry, especially as you gain experience and have strong network of professionals.

On a recent interview, i said

"real estate takes a bit of gumption and self confidence, b/c you're basically predicting where people will spend their money, lay their heads, and live their lives. i feel like you cant be in the business without it"

He seemed to like that response, b/c it complimented him, and lent some sexiness to his job.

LOL, reading this old thread I can't believe how offended people were at the obvious--that those of us in real estate are generally less pedigreed and that most of us chose real estate because we couldn't get interviews or job offers in PE, IBD, etc. Seems like extremely common knowledge.

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Many people want to grow their career in Real Estate because it is beneficial for various reasons. In this field, a person can gain a commission and also develop his own flexible schedule. In real estate person must be a quick learner and must have the ability to learn different techniques so that he can accomplish the requirements needed should not be difficult and he will get easy entry into real estate. Part-time job holders also work in real estate because of flexible time schedule. Various successful real estate business owners have the ability to grow their company to almost any size.

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Why Real Estate is Special? (Originally Posted: 08/05/2015)

Hi everyone,

I don't understand why real estate draws so much attention. For example, private equity, such as Blackstone, has a group just focus on real estate. Many BB also have a group call real estate. Also on Wall Street Journal, "Real Estate" is an independent section, not under "business" section, which other industries do. Just wondering why real estate deserves a special place? What is so special about this industry?

Like anything that produces cash-flow, Real Estate does and many financial instruments are derivable from cash-flows it produces offering investors a very attractive yield and overall IRR (this excluding all the things a banker can do with the debt). Real Estate is one of the few asset classes that you can feel, smell, touch, and live....and this also plays a psychological role in everyone's mind- its not like it will evaporate if some asset manager makes one mistake or a wrong pick one day.

Excellent article! Indeed a general question. I was asked the same question. Well, in the current situation, this is the most developed field in my opinion. Houses are being built every day. The world will always look for a house, a newer, more modern house, a children's home, etc. That's why being a real estate agent is a good job. But let's not forget that not everything ends in a conversation with a real estate agent. Some specialists know the real estate law and make the connection between the buyer and the seller. They will be able to give you the most accurate answers. And in the whole process, there are many other details. Real Estate is a vast field.

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Why Real Estate-> Thoughts on my interview question. (Originally Posted: 01/29/2017)

Hey everyone, so I know that I'm going to be asked the question "Why Real Estate" in my next interview. The problem is I don't want to spend too much time (or in any way jeopardize my interview0 on talking about how I got in to real estate so can you give me your thoughts on my potential answer.

"Real estate has been a symbol of opportunity for my family. It allowed my immigrant parents to sell their restaurant business to create their own property management business, and inspired my father to go after his dream of developing a property. My father's passion essentially rubbed off on me, and I worked at a couple of real estate firms which grew my interest in real estate even more. The best part about real estate is that it encompasses a multitude of aspects of other fields that I like to (entrepreneurship and finance.) Innovation in real estate is changing real estate with new technology coming out such as VR/AR, 3D printing, Blockchaining, and a lot more."

Whatever it takes.

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Good Responses to Common Interview Question: "Why Real Estate?" (2024)

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Good Responses to Common Interview Question: "Why Real Estate?"? ›

This question is designed to assess your motivation and passion for the field. You should demonstrate that you have a genuine interest in real estate development and that you understand the challenges and opportunities it offers.

How do you answer the question why real estate? ›

They should be able to articulate why they are interested in the position and what they hope to gain from the experience. Sample Answer: I want to become a Realtor because I love helping people find a place to call home. I want to help them find the right property and negotiate the best deal for them.

Why are you passionate about real estate? ›

Ultimately, passion for real estate often stems from a combination of financial opportunity, a love for architecture and design, the desire to make a positive impact on the built environment, and seeing people find their dream homes and making it possible for them.

Why is real estate interesting? ›

A passion for real estate

A top reason people explore real estate is that they are fascinated by it. They get a thrill from touring properties and imagining how to transform spaces and build lives within them. They can readily imagine how to increase property values through a few well-chosen upgrades.

Why do you want to go into commercial real estate? ›

If you don't enjoy the constricts of the typical 9-to-5 life, commercial real estate is an excellent choice for you. Commercial realtors spend a great deal of time meeting with potential clients or attending networking events; these activities can be scheduled around your time and preferences.

What should I say in a real estate interview? ›

Be prepared to answer real estate interview questions about your history with solid statistics and numbers.
  • Include the number of homes you've sold on your resume.
  • Talk about the types of homes, neighborhoods, buyers, etc. ...
  • Mention any awards or advanced credentials you've received.

Why should we hire you? ›

Q1: How do I answer the question, "Why should we hire you? A: When answering, focus on your relevant skills, experience, and achievements that make you the best fit for the role.You should hire me because I am a hard worker who wants to help your company succeed.

Why do people love being a real estate agent? ›

Ability to help others

In addition, you will have the honor of assisting others to find the perfect home for their families. You'll be in a helping profession when you work as a real estate agent, which is another reason that those in the industry report such high job satisfaction.

Why would you like to apply for this property answer? ›

I am looking for a new place to live because (reason for moving: closer to home, closer to family, downsizing, etc.). I find your (apartment community/available unit/rental home) particularly appealing because (list specifically why you want to live in this property).

What is the most interesting thing about real estate? ›

Keep reading to learn more about the fun and fascinating world of real estate!
  • There is a secret apartment at the top of the Eiffel Tower. ...
  • You can now buy your own real estate in the metaverse. ...
  • 1 in 10 Americans sell their homes due to paranormal activity. ...
  • The smallest house in Great Britain is just 72 inches long.
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Why residential real estate is better than commercial? ›

Pros. Low cost of entry: Residential properties are typically much less expensive than commercial properties, so it's easier to get one if you're relatively new to real estate investing or if you don't have a lot of cash on hand.

Is real estate a good business to get into? ›

If you sell enough properties, you can earn a very comfortable living. A career as a real estate agent or broker can be both challenging and financially rewarding. But keep in mind that there are many different unique opportunities for anyone who wants to work in the industry.

Why commercial real estate is the best investment? ›

Commercial real estate is a hedge against inflation. As the economy grows, and more is charged for goods and services, landowners may increase the rent they charge. Growth in the economy means that people earn more money, so they can pay more for rent.

Why do you want this job? ›

"I am excited about this job because it allows me to be part of a company culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and open communication. During my research about [company name], I was impressed by the positive work environment and the emphasis on fostering creativity and diversity of thought.

Why do you want to be a real estate agent essay? ›

I am passionate about becoming a real estate agent for several reasons. The potential for high earnings, the flexibility and independence of the job, and the opportunity to help people achieve their goals are all factors that drive my interest in pursuing this career.

What is the most asked question in real estate? ›

Common real estate questions agents should anticipate
  • Should I sell my current property before buying a new one? ...
  • What is earnest money and how does it work? ...
  • What happens if I decide to back out of buying a house? ...
  • How much will my down payment be? ...
  • How much will I have to pay in closing costs?

Why do you want to pursue a career in our company? ›

I believe that working in your company would give me the opportunity to refine my skills, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to delivering exceptional experiences to customers. I am excited about the possibility of being part of a team that consistently strives for excellence.

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