Salary in Commercial Real Estate
I was just wondering what some of you commercial real estate salesmen/brokers make on average per year? Im really leaning towards CRE as soon as I graduate from college, but want to know what the pay grade of a CRE salesmen/broker could be/is and whether its a field that would pay off financially speaking. Thanks! 
[{"id": "ct9nlwj", "text": "http://www.icsc.org/press/commercial-real-estate-pay-climbed-in-2014-report", "replies": [{"id": "cta12ev", "text": "For the lazy:  \n\nThe median gross annual income was $126,900 in 2014, up from $96,200 in 2013. Appraisers and brokers reported the highest gross income, while sales agents \u2014 often those who are newest to the field \u2014 had the lowest.\n\nThe commercial realtors said they completed a median of 11 transactions in 2014, up from eight last year. The median transaction volume reported was $2,916,700 \u2014 up from $2,554,700 in 2013", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ct9pufe", "text": "Investment sales is strictly on commission, with maybe a salary draw. That being said, it's extremely subjective based upon where you plan to work. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ct9pur4", "text": "I've never been a broker so I don't totally know what I'm talking about...however, as I understand it you can expect to make very little/no salary coming out of college as a broker. The bulk of what you make is from commissions. At a big shop you might start out under a senior broker making a nominal salary and then get a small cut of any deals he/she makes (assuming you helped on it).\n\n\nAll that being said, brokerage can be extremely lucrative as you mature into the industry and build your network. It is just really rough getting started.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ct9sofl", "text": "I work with a smaller brokerage in Phoenix, AZ. I'm 100% commission. First year was tight. Really tight. Don't plan on making much, if any, money in the first year. Net $48K after year one. 12-14 Hour days, hundreds of phone calls daily, canvassing, networking etc... Good Luck. Don't give up. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ct9ufm7", "text": "as a early 20's guy  in residential real estate,and a recent college grad  would it wise for me to switch over to CRE but be in the analysis side of things, and not in the brokerage side? Im also really interested in Georgetown's masters in real estate finance program, cost is reasonable (30k), and I've heard nothing but good things about the program and how it could get your foot in the door at development firms, REITS, etc especially if you have a non cre background (which applies to me). And in CRE, connections, and networking are everything right, so looks like it will be helpful. So, does anybody have any experience/advice about career path for analysts at development firms/REITS as opposed to brokers in brokrages? \n\nedit- I am perfectly ok with earning less money than brokers. I am more interested in learning about career path/chances for advancement etc. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ct9xng8", "text": "25-35k for your first year if they'll train you then it's all commission based for whatever you want beyond that 35k. Sink or swim. But depending on how you develop your leads during your initial year you could see six figures your second year. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cta29p0", "text": "glassdoor.com is your friend ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]