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Commercial Real Estate Specialty Property Types
Commercial real estate agents and brokers can choose from several specialty types of properties to work with. These include office, business brokerage, industrial, retail and investment.

Should You Begin Real Estate as a Commercial Agent?
A common question is whether a person new to real estate should start out as a commercial real estate agent, or work into it from residential or another area of real estate. The decision requires an assessment of finances and abilities. A different skill set is required, and the first commission can be a long way in the future.

Due Diligence Information for a Residential Multi-Family Land Listing
Whether representing the seller or the buyer in multi family real estate, certain information must be researched in order to assure a transaction that will work for both parties when vacant land is to be purchased for multi-family or condominium construction. Consider utilities, zoning, density, land coverage regulations, building appearance requirements, street access and required widths, height restrictions, parking requirements, lot line setbacks, etc.

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