What are some of the top/best brokerages to join in the DFW area?
I’m new to CRE but have had an interest in it for a while now. I’ve been in RE for a little over 2 years with a brokerage that focused on investment residential. Any tips, recommendations for brokerages, and how to find the best fit. TIA
[{"id": "hitcnqi", "text": "Leasing, sales, debt? Office, retail, residential?", "replies": [{"id": "hitogst", "text": "I\u2019m thinking sales as that\u2019s where most of my experience is but I\u2019m also pretty curious about leasing. Any pros/cons to either? I\u2019ve heard it\u2019s best to specialize. Thinking office space\u2026 also have always had interest in multifamily.", "replies": [{"id": "hitsltb", "text": "Multi family is very tough in DFW. \n\nCBRE JLL for office or retail", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hits75k", "text": "I'm on the asset management side for a REPE firm. \n\nThere are the obvious top firms (CBRE, JLL, Cushman, etc.) which would be an ideal place to build out a career in CRE. That's not to scoff at the regional boutique firms that are specialists in their region. \n\nBest fit depends on what asset class you're interested in/familiar with. \n\nTo enter the CRE space you need to have a good handle on the underwriting and financing side as well. If you think your finance knowledge/skills are solid, capital markets could be right for you. If not, I would try to break into the leasing side as that's where you can make a lot of regular, recurring commissions. \n\nGoing back to asset class--you should think about the overall trends in your area to decide where to specialize. The agents who I work with regularly usually focus one asset class, maybe two. \n\nAs for DFW, I think that multifamily and office are your best bets given the residential and migration trends.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hiui3dx", "text": "Edge if you\u2019re looking for more regional.\n\nRetail connections if you\u2019re looking for regional but retail focus.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for capital markets I can send you a couple of contacts at EDGE and CBRE.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hiw8v28", "text": "Multfamily Group, Stream, IPA, Waller in addition to the major shops", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]