Professional Resume Template for

Commercial Real Estate Broker

David R. Sterling

Dallas, TX

(214) 555-0142

david.sterling@email.com

linkedin.com/in/david-sterling-cre

Professional Summary

Strategic Commercial Real Estate Broker with a 6-year track record representing landlords and tenants in high-value lease and sales negotiations. Expert in financial modeling, investment underwriting, and due diligence management for office, retail, and industrial portfolios. Closed $70.5M in aggregate transaction volume while expanding local client portfolios by 35%.

Work Experience

Commercial Real Estate Broker — Pinnacle Brokerage Partners

Dallas, TX | October 2022 – Present

  • Negotiated 38 office and industrial lease agreements totaling 420,000+ square feet, securing $42M in aggregate lease value.
  • Represented 14 institutional landlords, increasing client portfolio occupancy from 82% to 94% over a 24-month period.
  • Underwrote and modeled 25 investment acquisitions valued at $110M+ using ARGUS Enterprise, achieving a 98% accuracy rate on projected cap rate yields.
  • Expanded active tenant advisory pipeline by 35% through structured cold outreach, initiating 1,200+ cold calls and securing 18 new corporate client mandates.

Commercial Real Estate Agent — Summit Realty Advisors

Houston, TX | June 2020 – September 2022

  • Facilitated 22 commercial sales transactions totaling $28.5M in transactional volume, representing both buyer and seller clients.
  • Conducted market research and financial analysis using CoStar and Excel to generate 60+ valuation reports, reducing report prep time by 20%.
  • Coordinated due diligence processes for 15 concurrent property acquisitions, resolving 98% of title and environmental issues ahead of closing.
  • Negotiated 12 retail lease agreements, reducing tenant lease acquisition costs by 14% on average through rent-abatement strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate

Pinecrest University · Dallas, TX · 2020

Skills

Commercial leasing, Tenant representation, Landlord representation, Investment sales, Financial underwriting, Due diligence coordination, Market research, Contract negotiation, CoStar, LoopNet, Crexi, ARGUS Enterprise, Salesforce CRM, Advanced Excel modeling, Letter of Intent (LOI) preparation

Projects

Northway Plaza Leasing Campaign

Role: Lead Listing Agent

Tools: CoStar, LoopNet, Mailchimp, Excel

Marketed and leased a 120,000 sq. ft. newly constructed retail center, securing 8 national tenants and achieving 92% occupancy within 9 months.

Office Portfolio Acquisition Underwriting

Role: Investment Broker / Analyst

Tools: ARGUS Enterprise, Excel

Completed valuation and financial modeling for a 3-building office portfolio transaction valued at $45M, presenting return profiles that secured $18M in equity partner commitments.

Certifications

  • Licensed Real Estate Broker (State of Texas) (2022)
  • Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) (2024)

Additional information

  • Affiliations: Member, NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association)
  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
  • Availability: 2 weeks notice

Ready to use this template?

Customize this template

Job Market Insights

Market data and opportunities for

Commercial Real Estate Broker

Job Market Insights

$85,000

-

$210,000

Avg:

$135,000

Growth Outlook:

The job outlook for Commercial Real Estate Brokers in the United States remains positive, with employment of real estate brokers and sales agents projected to grow by 3% from 2024 to 2034. Demand is driven by regional expansions in industrial logistics hubs, data centers, and multi-family developments, alongside the need for strategic property repurposing in metropolitan centers.

3% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

Focus on these skills when customizing your resume for recruiter screenings.

State-issued real estate broker license with active standing || Proven transaction record in commercial leasing, tenant/landlord representation, or investment sales || Technical proficiency in industry-standard databases and modeling software including CoStar, LoopNet, and ARGUS Enterprise

Search Jobs

Explore live openings for

Commercial Real Estate Broker

roles and tailor your resume to match the market demand.

Search

FAQ

Common questions about the

Commercial Real Estate Broker

position

What does a Commercial Real Estate Broker do?
What is the difference between a real estate agent and a broker?
Why is the CCIM designation important for CRE brokers?
What software tools do Commercial Real Estate Brokers use?
How are Commercial Real Estate Brokers compensated?
What qualifications are needed to become a CRE broker?
Use this template