Is it feasible for a first year CRE agent/broker to break six figures?
I’ve been in residential for about a year, have made just about six figures. I want to make a change into commercial but i heard this is the long game haha so pls gimme some perspective. I’m looking into warehouse/industrial and maybe office. mostly interested in industrial 

edit: added industrial
[{"id": "iic9lje", "text": "I interned for 3 commercial brokers who did high density multifamily redevelopment projects, they were the best in the area for that field. They were looking for another member to join their team a few months ago and I had first dibs as their intern but I wanted to change cities, would have been a sweet gig. From what I\u2019ve witnessed I think this is the way to go, but from what I hear, it takes somewhere around 2 years of grinding before it starts to pay off.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iiccu1x", "text": "Very much a relationship game and it\u2019s a blood sport.  You can make 6 figures but that most likely means you are coming in hot with a deal or just got very lucky.\n\nWhen you say office, are you looking at office sales, tenant rep or landlord rep? \n\nIndustrial had been on fire and most brokers tend to do everything on this side.  Some good podcasts out there.\n\nMultifamily has been on fire.  \n\nVery important to pick a good senior broker to mentor you!  But also important to find a shop that will allow you to learn and grow, not making cold calls all day, etc.\n\nMost owners have relationships with brokers in the market place.  Convincing them to sell through you might be challenging the first year but you will start to figure it out as time goes on. \n\nHave savings for a year or two!!!! And you will be fine.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iice45l", "text": "Agree with the comments in here. I\u2019ve seen six figures in 1st year with one broker out of maybe 30-50 brokers. That broker came in with a hot lead and good relationship. He was out the door in about a year after he figured out six figure paydays don\u2019t come in a round of golf. The housing crunch applies to apartments as well. Honestly, the hottest asset classes I know of are land for multifamily and industrial assets. Closing development land deals is a year timeline typically. Industrial can be way shorter but it\u2019s going to be a be a grind. If I were to try to do that I\u2019d start with a good list of 1031 buyers and ask them for what they need\u2026 then start dialing for dollars.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iicfhvk", "text": "The \u201cI have a 1031 client interested in your building\u201d is a popular one by brokers on a cold call!  Reason being 1031 folks can get more aggressive because they want to f@@k the tax man so they overpay not to pay taxes!  \n\nIf you work on a team, that helps because you can call buyers about those listings and use that to start a conversation about future leads!  \n\nHonestly, the folks you work for the first 2-3 years can impact your success!  Brand does matter!!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iicl6s9", "text": "Yes. But you need to be confident in knowledge about your product type, owner user sales, investment sales, and leasing. Exhaust any somewhat warm lead you may have. A girl from class mentioned her dad had some warehouses, call him. Try to find a brokerage that will mentor you without taking a majority of your commission. What\u2019s more important than six figures year one is building relationships with people that do deals and owners of companies. If you have 10-20 clients that you can do a deal a year with you will be making a comfortable living in no time. Also be honest and transparent. It goes a long way.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iicz72m", "text": "Yes BUT make sure youre on a great team.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iidwycy", "text": "Anything is possible if you believe in yourself", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iie7f6d", "text": "You have been a residential agent in one of the greatest markets our country has seen in a decade. Making six figures in residential is not easy I will say. You have done well. \n\nThat being said from first hand experience making six figures in CRE your first year is dependent on two things. Are you insanely lucky or does your father happen to own a 100M portfolio?\n\nI would say maybe 1/10 new people in CRE make 100k year one.\n\nPeople will fill your head with optimism which is good but one of the top brokers in my market told me when I started \u201care you ready to starve for 2 years?\u201d. He was right.", "replies": [{"id": "iiw2zf0", "text": "More like 1/40 in year 1 makes six figures", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iihx99w", "text": "Assuming your dad isn\u2019t golfing buddies with a guy that owns a half billion in properties I\u2019d say very unlikely.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]