Launching Your Real Estate Career
Real estate is a dynamic global industry that physically shapes our communities. There is a rich diversity of careers in real estate spanning the business, nonprofit, and government sectors. Launching Your Real Estate Career is a hybrid virtual event, with both pre-recorded and live components. Learn about the industry and hear from alumni working in the field.
Contact Us
Email corcoran.center@bc.edu for real estate career counseling or with questions.
How to Launch Your Real Estate Career
Watch the Launch Your Career Event
Get tips from our recorded 2023 in-person event.
Learn From Alumni Interviews and Q&As
Watch recorded interviews with alumni in the industry, conducted by Real Estate Club executive board members.
Build Your Network
Begin establishing your own network, exploring jobs and internships, and connecting with resources on- and off-campus.
Watch interviews with BC alumni, recorded by the Real Estate Club Executive Board.
Max Bechtold '18 — Leasing at WS Development
Interview
Q&A
Aaron Horne '17 — Project Manager, Trinity Financial
Interview
Q&A
Grace Keating '19 — Financial Analyst at CBRE
Interview
Q&A
Wade O'Neil '17 — Investment Analyst, AEW Capital Management
Interview
Michael Lane '18 — Analyst, Eastdil Secured
Interview
Michael Lane & Wade O'Neil
Q&A
Use resources both on and off campus to learn more about the industry, roles that interest you, and how you can best position yourself for success.
Boston College Resources
- Undergraduate Real Estate Club — Email bostoncollegerealestate@gmail.com to join.
- Boston College Career Center — job postings on Handshake
- The Boston College Real Estate Council — for alumni only
Data Resources
- Boston Indicators Report
- Greater Boston Housing Report Card
- MAPC Housing Data Portal
- MassBuilds — Inventory of past, present, and future real estate development projects in MA
- BPDA Project Database
Professional Real Estate Associations
- Urban Land Institute
- Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP)
- Commercial Real Estate Development Association - Massachusetts Chapter (NAIOP)
- CREW Boston (formerly New England Women in Real Estate)
- American Institute of Architects
- Building Owners and Managers Association International
- Institute of Real Estate Management
- Mortgage Bankers Association
- National Association of Real Estate Investment Funds
- Wellness for Women in Real Estate