Anybody in the Dallas area looking for an extra hand around the office?
 If anyone is a broker in Dallas, Texas and needs an extra hand around the office or in an open house, I’m 20, would work for free even if it means getting you coffee. I just want to get my foot in the door in the commercial real estate business and just want to learn from you. I’m sure I can provide a lot of value. Let’s connect!
[{"id": "fnpmt78", "text": "My advice to you is that if you\u2019re looking for an internship just go to their companies website and call/email them. \n\nNetwork 24/7 always try to grab lunch or coffee with someone and then express your interest in CRE.", "replies": [{"id": "fnrdqim", "text": "Thank you very much, I'm definitely going to get on that!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "fska2y8", "text": "This is great advice. Adding on, if you're trying to be a local broker, research this shit out of your market. For the product type you're interested in, know which assets have traded, get an idea of pricing, know the good areas and bad. Local reports from the big shops (CBRE, JLL, C&amp;W, etc.) are free to download online. Costs no money to be a bit knowledgeable and a conversation with a local broker will go much better if you're know a bit.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fnpycvz", "text": "You'll have much more luck calling the offices directly. Best of luck!", "replies": [{"id": "fnrdn18", "text": "Thank you for the advice! Much appreciated", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fnr32ys", "text": "connect with specific individuals. look up articles from top brokers, reach out and mentioned something about the article and how it peaked your interest.", "replies": [{"id": "fnrdlxe", "text": "Thank you so much!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fnrcr97", "text": "When you say commercial real estate business...what comes to mind?\n\nDo you have an interest in something specific? That\u2019s like saying \u201cI want to get into the medical field\u201d. RN, D.O., admin, lab tech, med assistant, ER doctor, family practice, etc.  \n\nA lot of people get into this industry for the wrong reasons or have unrealistic expectations and expect to roll in the dough in the first 6 weeks. \n\nJust provoking a few thoughts.", "replies": [{"id": "fnrdkad", "text": "I probably should have provided some more details. I'm finishing up my sophomore year of college. I'm studying multidisciplinary studies with focuses in sales, social media, and leadership. When I graduate, I'm hoping to secure a job as an agent within an established brokerage. I know this business is tough to learn and is no cake walk so I'm really looking for anything to get a step ahead of the competition.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fns5p9j", "text": "I\u2019d recommend looking up product types and deciding which ones you like best. Then I\u2019d look up the costar power brokers in your area and ask to be a runner for them. Those are the guys that are doing the deals, so they\u2019re the ones you want to learn from. Feel free to drop me a DM if you want any advice!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fnt0yv6", "text": "Also if not already mentioned, make sure to reach out to alumni from your university.  They are most likely going to be the ones that are willing to help you out.  Dallas is an awesome city to work in commercial real estate! Good luck", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]