Amazon.com description: Product Description: This is 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: Capital markets specialist; Commercial real estate agent/broker; Construction manager; Director of marketing; Due diligence associate; Facilities director - residential; Land development manager; Property management coordinator; Real estate investment analyst; Real estate project manager; Residential real estate appraiser; Senior underwriter; and, more.