Broker positions available to new graduates
Hello.  

I am currently a senior pursuing a Risk Management/Real Estate degree, and I will be graduating in Spring 2019.  I worked the past summer as a capital markets intern, where my role was essentially managing the database and making cold calls.  I have completed two full days of ARGUS training, so I understand the basic configuration and purpose of ARGUS.  I am also well versed in financial modeling in excel.

Previously I was interested in becoming a Sales Analyst / Financial Analyst out of college, but the salaries just aren't there.  I would like to either secure a higher-paying analyst position that would train me to then become a broker(hopefully in 2/3 year period), or start off as a broker immediately out of college and hit the ground running.  Is anyone familiar with firms that offer either of these options? (I know of firms that offer these options, I am just trying to compile a list so that I do not miss an opportunity)
[{"id": "e9wxtda", "text": "Are you looking to get into real estate finance or  real estate sales/ leasing? ", "replies": [{"id": "e9x08d8", "text": "Most likely investment sales, probably not leasing. Although, I have talked with the mortgage broker who was a partner to our investment sales team, and his job was very interesting to me. I am a data-driven guy, I originally wanted to become a fixed-income or equity trader, but the jobs/internships were highly competitive and my GPA was too low for a non-target school. My point is I really like numbers, but I also came to love the social aspect of real estate sales through cold calling and meeting with owners this past summer.", "replies": [{"id": "e9xre8f", "text": "Are you located in New York? ", "replies": [{"id": "e9zo9gh", "text": "Internship this past summer was in New York. I am from Pennsylvania but I am looking to move to one of the major U.S. cities (NY, LA, etc.).", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "e9x8y04", "text": "If investment sales, look at the top shops, Eastdil Secured and HFF. Then CBRE and JLL. All of these companies usually have 2-3 yr analyst programs and graduate on to being a broker", "replies": [{"id": "e9zoi6y", "text": "Awesome info. Thanks.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ea40c3w", "text": "I would recommend spending a few years in the FA position if you are considering investment sales.  The connections you can make inside the office will be very fruitful to your business. My route was real estate development (acquisition analyst)&gt; REIT (analyst)&gt; Brokerage (Financial Analysis) &gt; Brokerage (Investment Sales) ..... It's been a struggle but i've never let the salary dictate my path. Goodluck to you. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]