The coaching you need to accelerate your commercial real estate career
CRE Analyst offers industry professionals coaching to excel across all aspects of commercial real estate. We combine traditional education with hands-on practice in real world scenarios.
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Coaching That Creates ROI
CRE Analyst gives you the concepts and hard skills that define our industry. Enhance your talent. Increase your marketability. Build your network. And make an investment in yourself that will pay dividends.
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Maximize your talent
CRE Analyst coaching is intensive. We go beyond passive lecture-style teaching to hone your skills in real-time so you can get the job you want and add immediate value. We give you the skills to create your own success.
KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:
Primary transactions: leases, purchase and sale agreements, loans, joint ventures
Fundamental property valuation techniques
Industry norms, conceptual frameworks, and asset benchmarks
2025 Real Estate Predictions
We started polling our team leaders last year about what they're seeing and what they expect for the future of real estate markets. Here's what we (collectively) think will define real estate markets in 2025.
Elevating CRE Professionals regardless of career stage
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT CRE ANALYST
Far more beneficial than any other commercial real estate class out there.
Far more beneficial than any other commercial real estate class out there.
Ryan Burgess, Development Associate, PMB Capital Investments
This is going to sound cliché, but my only regret is that I didn't take the class sooner. Every single thing that I learned in that class, I am literally using on a day-to-day basis.
This is going to sound cliché, but my only regret is that I didn't take the class sooner. Every single thing that I learned in that class, I am literally using on a day-to-day basis.
Carrie Halbrooks, Associate, Cushman & Wakefield
If you're really looking to grow your opportunities for advancement in commercial real estate - to grow your network. It's the thing you need to do.
If you're really looking to grow your opportunities for advancement in commercial real estate - to grow your network. It's the thing you need to do.
Felicia Pierson, Sr. Director of Community Investment, TREC
There is no time for procrastination. It was incredibly motivating knocking out excellent new material week after week.
There is no time for procrastination. It was incredibly motivating knocking out excellent new material week after week.
Azalie Corona, Analyst, CRE Analyst
This class does a terrific job of reshaping your career earning expectations.
This class does a terrific job of reshaping your career earning expectations.
Benjamin Baxter, CRE Portfolio Manager, Veritex Bank
The guest speakers were incredibly valuable as they helped bring everything that we were learning into perspective.
The guest speakers were incredibly valuable as they helped bring everything that we were learning into perspective.
Brady Gayle, Senior Analyst, Walker & Dunlop
This has unquestionably given me a better foundation to continue building my commercial real estate career on.
This has unquestionably given me a better foundation to continue building my commercial real estate career on.
Brooks Benkendorfer, Industrial Leasing, HPI Real Estate Services & Investments
I really enjoyed hearing real-life stories and learning why people succeeded or failed on a deal in class after-hours.
I really enjoyed hearing real-life stories and learning why people succeeded or failed on a deal in class after-hours.
Camden Cooper, Investment Analyst, Granite Properties
It's amazing! You're learning from the absolute best. I'm sad it's over!
It's amazing! You're learning from the absolute best. I'm sad it's over!
Cameron Kramer, Analyst, HPI Real Estate Services & Investments
The negotiation between the landlord and tenant rep veterans gave me greater insight on what I should be focusing my attention when LOIs and RFPs come through my inbox.
The negotiation between the landlord and tenant rep veterans gave me greater insight on what I should be focusing my attention when LOIs and RFPs come through my inbox.
Caroline Krempa, Associate, Transwestern Investment Group
Taking the class has helped ask the right questions in the workplace; therefore I can go more in depth in conversation with my boss and other analysts.
Taking the class has helped ask the right questions in the workplace; therefore I can go more in depth in conversation with my boss and other analysts.
Bo Osgood, Analyst, Capital Markets, JLL
Diving deep into valuation and how deals are capitalized then being able to apply those skills was eye-opening for me.
Diving deep into valuation and how deals are capitalized then being able to apply those skills was eye-opening for me.
Carson Cadwell, Student, University of Utah
The pace of learning was unlike anything I have experienced - I loved it. I made substantial gains made in such a short period of time.
The pace of learning was unlike anything I have experienced - I loved it. I made substantial gains made in such a short period of time.
Cole Smith, Sr. Financial Analyst, Aspen Grove Realty
The exercises and lecture really made me think and internalize the information. It helped me move from a "paper pusher" to someone who now has a seat at the table.
The exercises and lecture really made me think and internalize the information. It helped me move from a "paper pusher" to someone who now has a seat at the table.
Courtney Cooper, Analyst, Woods Capital Management LLC
It is not an exaggeration to say that this is the most relevant and helpful course I have ever taken for my CRE career. Literally every module we covered is 100% applicable and relevant to my day-to-day job, and I can't say that for any courses I have taken.
It is not an exaggeration to say that this is the most relevant and helpful course I have ever taken for my CRE career. Literally every module we covered is 100% applicable and relevant to my day-to-day job, and I can't say that for any courses I have taken.
Daniel Lin, Financial Analyst, Caldwell Companies
I found it extremely valuable learning about the thought process and motivation of decision makers.
I found it extremely valuable learning about the thought process and motivation of decision makers.
Daniel Ugalde, Summer Analyst, Blackstone
Our team leaders did a superb job gathering every team member's input and gave us great guidance!
Our team leaders did a superb job gathering every team member's input and gave us great guidance!
Ellie Hernandez, Senior JIB Accountant, Matador Resources Company
For existing real estate professionals, we get siloed down a particular path and forget to or don't have an opportunity to see the big picture and as a result miss valuable opportunities. This gave me fresh perspective and a renewed sense of possibility.
For existing real estate professionals, we get siloed down a particular path and forget to or don't have an opportunity to see the big picture and as a result miss valuable opportunities. This gave me fresh perspective and a renewed sense of possibility.
Darice Rose, Senior Director- Capital Markets, CBRE
The best part of my small group was the diversity in experience, race, and gender.
The best part of my small group was the diversity in experience, race, and gender.
Jack Fernandez, Associate, MetLife Investments Management
Spectacular class, couldn't have joined a better one before I start my career.
Spectacular class, couldn't have joined a better one before I start my career.
Jack Rathe, Analyst, Stream Realty Partners
I have already been able to apply the concepts to transactions that I am working on through with various clients.
I have already been able to apply the concepts to transactions that I am working on through with various clients.
Jeremy Duggins, Partner, Cawley Partners
This has been a blast and one of the most informative courses I have ever pursued!
This has been a blast and one of the most informative courses I have ever pursued!
Jeremy Ludwig, Sr. Technical Program Manager, Salesforce
I really liked the consistency of the breakout rooms, it made the class feel connected and approachable.
I really liked the consistency of the breakout rooms, it made the class feel connected and approachable.
Katherine Jessen, Commercial Real Estate Advisors, Citadel Partners, LLC
I loved the finance bootcamp. It had been a while since I had used present value or excel. I needed the refresher.
I loved the finance bootcamp. It had been a while since I had used present value or excel. I needed the refresher.
Kevin Dunleavy, Financial Analyst, ATCAP Partners
The group debate during the JV class was a lot of fun and helped me understand both sides of that relationship.
The group debate during the JV class was a lot of fun and helped me understand both sides of that relationship.
Lauren Tarpley, Associate, Debt Asset Management, Invesco
Being an office leasing agent, it was valuable for me to understand how my clients look at a deal and why certain landlords buy certain assets.
Being an office leasing agent, it was valuable for me to understand how my clients look at a deal and why certain landlords buy certain assets.
Laney Underwood, Senior Associate, Transwestern
I was interviewing while taking this class and one of my interviewers was a previous student.
I was interviewing while taking this class and one of my interviewers was a previous student.
Lauren O'Steen, Senior Client Services Coordinator, Colliers
Every bit of time invested in the class provides a meaningful return – whether that be time spent studying the material or time spent networking with the cohort and team leaders. All of my time spent on this class was well worth it.”
Every bit of time invested in the class provides a meaningful return – whether that be time spent studying the material or time spent networking with the cohort and team leaders. All of my time spent on this class was well worth it.”
Makenna Barbara, Acquisitions Analyst, MDH Partners
In school we learned balance sheets, income statements, etc- but never how to apply them! The practical breakdown of the real estate pro forma process and structure extremely helpful.
In school we learned balance sheets, income statements, etc- but never how to apply them! The practical breakdown of the real estate pro forma process and structure extremely helpful.
MaryMichael McCartin, Leasing Agent,
HPI Real Estate Services & Investments
I would have bypassed all of business school in college and supplemented this course instead if I could. It has been such an awesome experience and I would do it over 100x!
I would have bypassed all of business school in college and supplemented this course instead if I could. It has been such an awesome experience and I would do it over 100x!
Matt Mannion, Vice President, Dogwood Commercial
I learned more about real estate valuation during that 3 hour finance workshop than I ever have in any other class.
I learned more about real estate valuation during that 3 hour finance workshop than I ever have in any other class.
Max Cummins, Project Manager, Anthem Communications Group
Understanding the motivating factors behind the different capital sources and why they make the decisions they do was groundbreaking for me as I never thought about it like that before.
Understanding the motivating factors behind the different capital sources and why they make the decisions they do was groundbreaking for me as I never thought about it like that before.
Michael Hang, Development Associate, PlaceMKR
Real world experience in every class. That's the difference with this class — we're talking about real world situations/properties/etc every night. No theoretical nonsense.
Real world experience in every class. That's the difference with this class — we're talking about real world situations/properties/etc every night. No theoretical nonsense.
Hayden Glasstetter, Director of Acquisitions, Wildhorn Capital
I feel more prepared to excel in the workplace. Not just understanding the key elements of a lease, loan, PSA, or JV agreement, but being able to quickly navigate through the real documents is huge.
I feel more prepared to excel in the workplace. Not just understanding the key elements of a lease, loan, PSA, or JV agreement, but being able to quickly navigate through the real documents is huge.
Nesta Murphy, Acquisitions Analyst, Quadrant Investment Properties, LLC
This course has enabled me to connect so many pieces in my education history, I am very grateful to you all.
This course has enabled me to connect so many pieces in my education history, I am very grateful to you all.
Philip Boren, Financial Analyst, Avison Young
CRE Analyst gave me the tools to excel in a competitive environment.
CRE Analyst gave me the tools to excel in a competitive environment.
Reeves Gauthreaux, Accounting/Product Development Associate, US Surfaces
This class also puts you with people who are hungry to make an impact in the Commercial Real estate industry. These are the people you want to work with down the road.
This class also puts you with people who are hungry to make an impact in the Commercial Real estate industry. These are the people you want to work with down the road.
Reid Woodson, Development Analyst, Arbour Valley Communities
It truly changed my life as a CRE professional who's been struggling to find the right information for real-life situations.
It truly changed my life as a CRE professional who's been struggling to find the right information for real-life situations.
Roberto Pocas Leitao, Asset Manager & Capital Markets, Potomac Capital Group, LLC
I now have a clear understanding of how capital markets work and a better understanding on how to allocate capital to the right deals
I now have a clear understanding of how capital markets work and a better understanding on how to allocate capital to the right deals
Brady Gayle, Senior Analyst, Walker & Dunlop
The real world examples that were included in printed materials, as well as the guest speakers helped facilitate my learning.
The real world examples that were included in printed materials, as well as the guest speakers helped facilitate my learning.
Sam Johnston, Student, Southern Methodist University
The material is pure gold! Wish I took this instead of going to grad school!
The material is pure gold! Wish I took this instead of going to grad school!
Sam Levere, Analyst, The Ardent Companies
The most valuable part of the class for me was definitely the set of printed materials to review at home. I continually go back to them
The most valuable part of the class for me was definitely the set of printed materials to review at home. I continually go back to them
Shoshana Bart, Investment Analyst, Granite Properties
Experiencing interactive sessions that reduced "processor" mentalities and encouraged "thinker" mentalities was pivotal for my development.
Experiencing interactive sessions that reduced "processor" mentalities and encouraged "thinker" mentalities was pivotal for my development.
Samuel Odutola, Analyst, LaSalle Investment Management
The instruction, teamwork, speaker and curriculum have all been intellectually stimulating and inspirational.
The instruction, teamwork, speaker and curriculum have all been intellectually stimulating and inspirational.
Sean L. Allen
It was challenging but so much fun and I'm grateful to have gotten to participate.
It was challenging but so much fun and I'm grateful to have gotten to participate.
Shelbie McDiffett, Director of Business Development, LGE Design Build
I loved how the class would kickoff with a good foundation of the respective concept and that it was followed up with a guest speaker that helped provide real world context and experience to that topic.
I loved how the class would kickoff with a good foundation of the respective concept and that it was followed up with a guest speaker that helped provide real world context and experience to that topic.
Taylor Thomas, Senior Analyst, Capital Formation, Pennybacker Capital
Covering all silos within the commercial real estate industry but maintaining strong focus on what really matters from a real world perspective by cutting out unnecessary information was efficient.
Covering all silos within the commercial real estate industry but maintaining strong focus on what really matters from a real world perspective by cutting out unnecessary information was efficient.
Ted Billock, Associate, The Concord Group, LLC
The small groups give people the opportunity to engage in discussion without being worried about having the wrong answer or non-consensus point of view.
The small groups give people the opportunity to engage in discussion without being worried about having the wrong answer or non-consensus point of view.
Thomas Frierson, Partner, Aspen Grove Realty
I don't think I would have been able to succeed and perform in my multifamily PE underwriting role as well as I have been had it not been for this course.
I don't think I would have been able to succeed and perform in my multifamily PE underwriting role as well as I have been had it not been for this course.
Tom Porter, Partnerships, AvantStay
I absolutely loved the interaction based learning - such a refreshing way to learn!
I absolutely loved the interaction based learning - such a refreshing way to learn!
Trey Mahla, Student, Texas Christian University
Results
FastTrack means fast results
We're proud to have helped rising stars at all levels increase their mastery
68 %
Gain in industry knowledge from pre- to post-assessment
50 %
Increase in career confidence
60 %
Increase in interviewing confidence
- Will recommend FastTrack to a friend
- Will use FastTrack in their role
100%
- Will recommend FastTrack to a friend
- Will use FastTrack in their role
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