1. Sales & BrokerageThese are the most common roles, focusing on connecting buyers with sellers or tenants with landlords.Real Estate Agent / Sales Associate: Represents buyers or sellers in transactions.Real Estate Broker: A professional who has taken further education and can own their own firm or manage other agents.Leasing Consultant / Agent: Focuses specifically on finding tenants for rental properties.Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Broker: Specializes in business properties like offices, retail spaces, or industrial warehouses.Transaction Coordinator: Manages the paperwork and deadlines from the moment a contract is signed until the deal closes.
2. Management & OperationsThese roles focus on the long-term health and daily operations of a property.Property Manager: Oversees the day-to-day operations of a property (repairs, rent collection, tenant relations).Asset Manager: Focuses on the financial performance and long-term investment value of a property portfolio.Community Manager: Typically found in large apartment complexes or HOAs, focusing on resident satisfaction and community rules.Facilities Manager: Ensures the physical building (HVAC, plumbing, security) is running efficiently.