You first job in commercial real estate- Did you work for a small or large firm?
I'm interested in pursuing a career in commercial real estate brokerage.   I'm looking at both large and small firms.   Is it better to start at a firm like CBRE or am I better pursuing a role at a boutique brokerage?  Any thoughts you have would be appreciated!
[{"id": "czub5o5", "text": "My first experience was with Marcus and Millichap. I honestly think that starting at such a huge office on such a high profile team was what turned me off to RE sales in general. Get ready to do ALOT of cold calling. I think starting with a smaller team who is more hands on benefits someone who is just getting their feet wet greatly.", "replies": [{"id": "d0402z6", "text": "Cold calling = money.  ", "replies": [{"id": "d04tom3", "text": "Not from my experience, but I'm sure some people out there agree with you. ", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "czufsd9", "text": "From what I have seen the firm that you start at is only part of the equation.  The specific team that you work with may be much more important.  I would suggest looking at who you will be working with not necessarily where.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "czuoyhl", "text": "The firm is not so much important. The team is what matters. You should focus on finding a team that can invest in you and teach you the business.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "czuyoub", "text": "Both can have there benifits.  You have to be careful about joining a larger firm so you just aren't thrown is as \"turnover fodder\".  Large firms bring in young guys to do the work nobody else wants to do.  They grind- Letters, cold calling, etc. for 2 years then finally get to get going.  Putting in your time essentially.  Trade off?  Bigger clients, bigger deals.\n\nSmall firm.  You will probably learn more faster if you have the right mentor.  Have more experience quicker, however, harder time getting your own deals (smaller firm, less exposure).   ", "replies": [{"id": "i6bojie", "text": "I recently made the switch from residential to commercial and landed a large developer client connected to some of the big funds. We've been working together 6 months now but I am the only CRE agent in the brokerage... broker is not much help. With the market so hot, I've yet to get a deal accepted... can't tell if it's me or the client. Thinking of switching but don't want a grunt role--I'm good at sourcing my own clients.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]