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Job outlook for real estate officers in the United States
Are real estate officer jobs in demand?
Real estate officer job and salary trends over time
Real estate officer jobs over time
Real estate officer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 839 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 762 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 761 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 752 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 758 | 0.00% |
Average real estate officer salary over time
Real estate officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55,921 | $26.89 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | $55,318 | $26.60 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | $55,117 | $26.50 | --2.5% |
| 2023 | $56,533 | $27.18 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $55,650 | $26.75 | +0.3% |
Real estate officer jobs by state
Most common states for real estate officers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,774 | 26% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 717 | 23% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 218 | 21% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 269 | 20% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 127 | 20% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 630 | 18% |
| 7 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 316 | 18% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,459 | 17% |
| 9 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,161 | 17% |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 766 | 16% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 302 | 16% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 840 | 15% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 116 | 15% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,232 | 14% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 862 | 14% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 808 | 14% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,720 | 13% |
| 18 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 870 | 13% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 161 | 12% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 117 | 12% |
Most common cities for real estate officers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $65,640 |
| 2 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $79,489 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $57,919 |
| 4 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $58,202 |
| 5 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $63,287 |
Real Estate Officer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of real estate officer experts
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Virginia Tech
What Real Estate Officer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jeffrey Peshut J.D.: Once you've become proficient in financial analysis and research analysis, the next step is to develop knowledge and skills in managing real estate transactions, such as real estate lease transactions, real estate purchase and sale transactions and real estate loan transactions. This includes developing excellent verbal and written communication skills, marketing and sales skills and negotiation skills.
What will help Real Estate Officers increase their earning potential?
Jeffrey Peshut J.D.: There's an old saying, 'It's not what you know, but who you know.' I would modify that to say it's not just what you know – your knowledge and skills – but also who you know. Therefore, in addition to developing the knowledge and skills mentioned above, you need to develop a network of relationships that can provide guidance and support and introductions to people who can help you to advance along your career path and achieve your professional and financial goals.
Jonathan Everett
Assistant Professor of PracticeVirginia Tech
Pamplin College of Business Blackwood Program in Real Estate
What soft skills should all Real Estate Officers possess?
Jonathan Everett: I would venture to guess that many successful real estate professionals would say real estate is a people's business. In the classroom, we often discuss how one of a real estate developer's biggest responsibilities is assembling the right team. Most real estate professions require immense communication amongst a multitude of parties. You have to understand the motivations of each party, how to communicate with each party, and how to choreograph several moving parts, so every action is pushing towards an aligned outcome. This requires the ability to listen, articulate, negotiate, and adapt.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Real Estate Officers?
Jonathan Everett: I think regardless of the job role, having a proficient understanding of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is critical. Additionally, familiarity with job-specific software is a plus. From what I have seen, most facets of real estate have specific software packages or platforms they utilize, whether the function is for property management, financial modeling, etc.
As a former banker, I am likely biased but would argue financial acumen is important. Whether an individual primarily works with consumers or commercial clients, real estate professionals need to understand what matters to capital. On the commercial side, even though an individual may not be responsible for creating a pro forma or financial statements, many real estate jobs require at least a basic understanding of the mechanics and interpretation of a pro forma.
Sales experience or training is also a plus as most jobs in real estate either directly or indirectly involve sales.
Additionally, having an understanding of real estate law, contract law, appraising, management, construction, and land planning will also serve one well.
Lastly, we are in the age of data. Learning how to work with and make informed decisions utilizing data is a valuable skill set.