Real Estate Acquisitions Jobs

"The masterminds behind real estate transactions..."

These transaction-oriented positions focus on acquiring or relinquishing control of real property and assets, and may also apply to real estate corporate M&A and REIT public-private transactions. Acquisition managers may be responsible for site selection, financial modeling, and the execution of the transaction, whether it is an acquisition or disposition. Acquisition responsibilities may also include strategic planning, identifying and analyzing acquisition opportunities, negotiating transactions, and packaging deals for clients, the company, or the business unit. Additional responsibilities with disposition include assessing tax implications and structuring the sale with tax-deferred exchange vehicles.

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Real Estate Acquisitions Professional Reading and Resources

  • "Commercial Property News"
  • "Journal of Property Investment and Finance"by Brueggeman and Fisher
  • "Real Estate Alert"
  • "Real Estate Forum"
  • "Real Estate Finance and Investment"by William Brueggeman and Jeffrey Fisher

Industry Segments

  • College Degree in Business, Real Estate or Finance (Minimum)
  • Masters Degree in Finance, Real Estate or MBA preferred
  • CCIM: Certified Commercial Investment Member

Looking to the Future

Financial analysis is one of the strongest skill sets that any real estate professional can have, and an acquisitions/dispositions specialist requires mastery of this skill. It is said that “all the money is made on the buy” in real estate, and these specialists will continue to be crucial in extracting the maximum value from a transaction. Real estate acquisitions/dispositions specialists will play a major role in the coming years as several owners, developers, and financial institutions look to either acquire or relinquish discounted and distressed assets. These specialists will be crucial in the success or failure of companies that have been hurt by the financial downturn in the 4th quarter of 2008. Looking further into the coming years, as capital becomes available again and as real estate continues to move toward being a transaction oriented business with real estate securities and REITs increasing liquidity in the real estate market, acquisition/disposition specialists will be called up on to analyze, valuate, and negotiate deals more frequently.

Top Real Estate Acquisitions Companies

  • The Blackstone Group
  • JP Morgan
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Houlihan Loukey
  • GE Real Estate


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Analyst, Real Estate Acquisitions
Senior Portfolio Analyst   Company Overview Cole Companies (“Cole”) is a leading real estate investment management firm that is focused on the acquisition of freestanding, single-tenant properties leased to high-quality tenants in a variety of retail businesses as ...


Cole Real Estate Investments AZ-Phoenix 3/19/10
Asset Manager/Acquisitions Specialist
NYC real estate investment banking firm that acquires and manages real estate and debt portfolios is seeking a seasoned real estate executive who has a proven track record in commercial real estate.  Candidate should have substantial experience acquiring, operating and asset managi...


Confidential NY 3/18/10
Real Estate Analyst (Argus a MUST)
Our client, a successful real estate investment firm, is looking for an outstanding, Pre-MBA analyst to support their growing Acquisitions team in Los Angeles. This candidate MUST have excellent Argus skills, and be comfortable doing extensive modeling in Argus.  In addition, the a...


Career Group Search CA-Los Angeles 3/16/10
Analyst
Overview Harbert Management Corporation is a privately held, alternative investment firm with over 30 years experience in developing, acquiring, and managing real estate.  The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, AL with offices in New York, San Francisco, London, Richmond, and Nashville.&nb...


Harbert Management Corporation AL-BIRMINGHAM 3/16/10
Financial Analyst
Company:         RXR RealtyDescription:       Real estate fund investment, development and asset managementPosition:            Financial AnalystStart Date:    &n...


RXR Realty LLC NY-Uniondale 3/15/10
Acquisitions Analyst
Five Mile Capital Partners LLC is seeking highly qualified candidates for an Acquisitions Analyst position within its high yield real estate investment team.  These professionals will assist in the acquisition of commercial mortgages, subordinate debt (B-notes and mezzanine loans), Commercia...


Five Mile Capital Partners CT-Stamford 3/11/10
Associate
  Location:  Boston, MassachusettsPosition:  AssociateCompany Description:CrossHarbor Capital Partners LLC is a real estate focused private equity firm that invests in a wide variety of opportunistic and value-oriented commercial real estate transactions where the conditions exist ...


CrossHarbor Capital Partners LLC MA-Boston 3/10/10
Investment Analyst
 Location:  Boston, MassachusettsPosition:  Investment AnalystCompany Description:CrossHarbor Capital Partners LLC is a real estate focused private equity firm that invests in a wide variety of opportunistic and value-oriented commercial real estate transactions where the condition...


CrossHarbor Capital Partners LLC MA-Boston 3/10/10
Financial Analyst
Tampa, FL based Opportunity Fund seeks entry level Financial Analyst. Candidates must enjoy working in a demanding, entrepreneurial and fast paced environment with a team oriented attitude. Duties include complex computer modeling, real estate and credit analysis. Required skills include prof...


Hegemon Capital FL-Tampa 3/5/10
General Counsel/Managing Director
Real estate firm is seeking an experienced general counsel who has substantial asset management and capital markets experience. Individual should have heavy transactional experience including significant experience with finance, mezzanine and joint venture equity structures. Significant contacts ...


Confidential NY 3/5/10

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