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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ASSOCIATE, CO-INVESTMENT/ACQUISITIONS
The Townsend Group is the largest institutional real estate consultant in the United States, with a client base that spans nearly a dozen countries. Last year, its clients collectively committed approximately $10 billion to private real estate funds and other similar vehicles throughout the glo...


The Townsend Group OH-Cleveland 9/2/10
Sr Real Estate Associate
Investment banking firm headquartered in NYC is seeking an experienced senior real estate executive who has a proven track record in commercial real estate. Experience in acquisitions and equity and debt recapitalizations required.   Proficiency in Argus & Excel, st...


Confidential NY 8/31/10
Associate
Allied Advisors is seeking an Associate who desires to pursue a career in real estate investment banking. Candidates should have strong quantitative and qualitative abilities and computer proficiency. Excellent writing skills and strong time management abilities. Primary responsibilities ...


Allied Advisors, LLC TX-Houston 8/28/10
Associate
Transactions Group -- Associate / Senior Associate                                        Harrison ...


Harrison Street Real Estate Capital IL-Chicago 8/26/10
Vice President, Acquisitions - Multi-family
    SUMMARY: Our client is a global asset manager focused on property and infrastructure assets. Company invests and manages a Fund that targets opportunistic or distressed real estate situations.  Currently the Fund has equity commitments of $500M, owns 20 million sq...


SelectLeaders NY-New York City 8/26/10
Investment Consultant - Director of U.S. Investments
  SUMMARY:   We are conducting a search on behalf of an integrated European headquartered investment and operating platform that invests in real estate both directly and through joint ventures. The firm seeks a seasoned professional to create and steward the firm'...


SelectLeaders NY-New York City 8/25/10
Portfolio Management Analyst
GID Investment Advisers, LLC is part of The General Investment & Development Companies; a vertically integrated real estate company, which currently owns in excess of 12,000 residential units in approximately 41 multifamily properties and approximately 6.5 million square feet of commercial ...


General Investment and Development MA-Boston 8/25/10
Acquisitions Associate
M-M Properties, Inc. is a privately owned real estate investor and developer with assets in excess of $400 million. The candidate must be a motivated, self starter who is detail oriented and looking for an associate/analyst level position within the office and multifamily sectors of the commerc...


M-M Properties TX-Houston 8/24/10
Transaction Analyst
DRA Advisors LLC is a registered investment advisor specializing in real estate investment and management services for institutional and private investors.  DRA currently has over $9 billion in assets under management. Since 1986, DRA's focus has been consistent:  conservative,...


DRA Advisors LLC NY-New York 8/24/10
Real Estate Investments Analyst Internship
Allianz Real Estate The Allianz Group is one of the leading integrated financial services providers worldwide. With 152,000 employees, the Allianz Group serves approximately 75 million customers in about 70 countries. Allianz Group offers Insurance, Banking and Asset Management services. ...


Allianz Real Estate NY-New York 8/23/10

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