The Lee & Associates Ontario Research Program gives qualified candidates the opportunity to become an agent in the highest-grossing Lee & Associates office in the nation. This position is ideal for recent university graduates seeking a brokerage career in commercial real estate, as the program focuses on learning all aspects of the industry, including prospecting, market studies, data analysis, research, marketing, etc. 

Established in 1987, Lee & Associates Ontario provides candidates with a unique opportunity to not only have a long-term successful career, but to earn their position as a shareholder in the company and share in the office’s profits, all while having a national platform and network with a renowned and respected brand. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Research & analyze market data, industry trends, local and national economic forecasts, and any other factors influencing the commercial real estate industry
• Assist in preparation of up-to-date market research reports & briefs to provide agents and clients a summary of the current market 
• Develop and maintain the tenant, comparable, available, development pipeline database by compiling, collecting, entering, and maintaining all market data
• Analyze & compare data by cross-referencing databases to confirm accuracy 
• Complete property, available, comp searches & provide reports to agents using the corresponding databases
• Obtain demographics, traffic counts, owner records as needed
• Manage leads & listing calls and route to appropriate sales agent
• Create & assemble marketing presentations, offering memorandums, property brochures, tour packages, due diligence materials, broker opinion of values, aerials, etc.
• Assist with custom broker projects to learn techniques of prospecting & pitching
• Learn and understand industry terms and concepts of product types
• Attend networking and industry events 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Real Estate, Business, or Finance (Required) 
• Real Estate License (Preferred, eventually required if promoted to brokerage)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Entrepreneurial drive
• Excellent communication & networking skills
• Possess strong people skills and the ability to work in a group environment
• Capability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Strong time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize assigned tasks
• Ability to work independently and produce quality work with little direction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign (Preferred)