Career Opportunities in Real Estate

Thomas Fitch, a financial writer and editor, has reported on business and financial issues such as banking, money management, and corporate executive-training programs for more than 20 years. He is the author of Career Opportunities in Banking, Finance, and Insurance, Second Edition for Facts On File and Checkmark Books. Fitch is also the author of Barron's Dictionary of Banking Terms and the coauthor of Barron's Business Banking. He lives in Connecticut. David J. Nettina is the former president, chief financial officer, and chief real estate officer of American Financial Realty Trust (AFR), a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT). Prior to joining AFR, Nettina founded Briarwood Capital Group, LLC, and continues to serve as its principal. He holds B.S. and M.B.A. degrees from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York.

The perfect guide for readers looking to break into the real estate industry.More than five million people in the United States make their living in real estate in a wide range of occupations--from selling and leasing properties to managing and improving land. Covering everything from commercial, residential, and industrial properties to mixed-use properties developed for urban markets, real estate tends to be an active and growing industry.Featuring more than 70 job profiles, Career Opportunities in Real Estate is a comprehensive resource that spans five categories: real estate sales and leasing, real estate lending, property management, property development, and real estate acquisitions and analysis. Appendixes include directories of colleges and universities, professional associations, lists of professional certifications, and a list of professional publications.Career profiles include: