Professional Resume Template for

Commercial Real Estate Agent

Douglas H. Calder

Charlotte, NC

(704) 555-0143

douglas.calder@email.com

linkedin.com/in/douglas-calder | caldercre.com

Professional Summary

Methodical Commercial Real Estate Agent with 5 years of experience managing property sales and leasing transactions across retail and office sectors. Specialized in lease restructuring, tenant representation, and investment analysis, having closed over $45M in total transaction volume. Facilitated complex contract negotiations for mid-sized corporate clients, reducing average lease cycle times by 18% through standardized underwriting protocols. Proficient in CoStar, LoopNet, Salesforce CRM, and Argus Enterprise for cash flow forecasting and valuation modeling.

Work Experience

Commercial Real Estate Agent — Piedmont Brokerage Group

Charlotte, NC | July 2023 – Present

  • Closed 24 commercial leasing and sales transactions valued at $28.4M, representing both landlord and tenant representatives in office and industrial sectors.
  • Negotiated 14 complex tenant lease renewals yielding an average rent increase of 6.2% while maintaining a 95% tenant retention rate over a 24-month period.
  • Performed financial underwriting and cash flow modeling using Argus Enterprise for 35 prospective properties, reducing client valuation discrepancies by 15%.
  • Secured 8 exclusive commercial listing agreements by executing targeted cold-calling campaigns and site tours, expanding active firm inventory by 12%.

Commercial Brokerage Associate — Vanguard Property Partners

Raleigh, NC | June 2021 – June 2023

  • Assisted senior brokers in closing 18 retail and office lease transactions totaling $16.8M, drafting letters of intent (LOI) and final contract agreements.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research and localized demographic analyses for 45 retail properties, helping clients identify optimal expansion sites.
  • Maintained a central CRM database of 1,200 prospective commercial investors, generating 45 qualified leads and increasing team sales pipeline volume by 15%.
  • Managed weekly property showings and onsite broker visits for 15 retail spaces, successfully reducing the average vacancy duration of listings by 18 days.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2021

Skills

Lease negotiation, Tenant representation, Landlord representation, Market analysis, Property valuation, Contract underwriting, CoStar, LoopNet, Salesforce CRM, Argus Enterprise, Financial modeling, Real estate licensing, Commercial sales, Retail leasing, Office leasing

Projects

Downtown Office Tower Lease-up

Role: Lead Tenant Representative

Tools: CoStar, LoopNet, Argus Enterprise

Underwrote and secured a 10-year, 45,000 sq ft office lease for a technology client, saving them $320,000 in tenant improvements and concessions.

Retail Center Acquisition Analysis

Role: Investment Analyst

Tools: Argus Enterprise, Excel

Conducted cash flow forecasting and IRR calculations for a $12.5M multi-tenant retail strip, identifying $150,000 in annual cost savings prior to closing.

Certifications

  • Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Candidate (2025)
  • North Carolina Real Estate Broker License (2021)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Professional)
  • Affiliations: Member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Urban Land Institute (ULI)
  • Availability: Immediate

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Commercial Real Estate Agent

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$70,000

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$145,000

Avg:

$105,000

Growth Outlook:

The demand for Commercial Real Estate Agents in the United States remains closely tied to regional economic expansion and shifts in business operations. As companies adopt hybrid work models and e-commerce grows, demand for industrial warehousing and adaptive retail spaces is increasing, offset by slower office market growth. Agents specializing in investment analysis and data-driven site selection are highly sought after. Employment in the broader real estate broker and agent sector is projected to grow by 3% from 2024 to 2034, driven by ongoing transaction volumes.

3% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Active real estate broker license in the state of practice and strong knowledge of local commercial zoning regulations || Proficiency with industry-standard platforms including CoStar, LoopNet, and Argus Enterprise for underwriting || Proven track record of cold-calling, lead generation, and managing transaction lifecycles for retail, office, or industrial properties

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