How Does a 22 Year Old Add Value for a Big Shot CRE Broker?

[Michael Morris]

Hello all,

I feel as though I'm in a pretty good position. I interned for a small but rapidly growing Commercial Real Estate Firm last summer and one of, if not the top broker at the company has asked me to work under him upon my return from a 6 month stint in Melbourne, Australia.

Generally, 3 years as a property manager is a prerequisite for a broker at this firm, so I feel blessed to have such an opportunity. 

However, my internship didn't teach me much about how to be a broker in commercial real estate, and I don't want to drag this guy down more than I manage to contribute. 

Here's what I've got so far:

--Cold Calling --> I cold call now in Australia, so I'm getting some good practice and should be motivated to get after it again when I get back to the states.

--Start a Blog --> I've stared a blog to firstly provide valuable content for other cre professionals, but also to build my presence and document my path starting from scratch in the world of commercial real estate. 

--Learn when I can --> I listen to podcasts on the train every morning and evening. I listen to a lot, and am excited that I've finally found Bigger Pockets! 

--Read --> I don't like reading fiction. Sorry I'm not sorry to the Harry Potter tribe, but I'd rather spend my time reading relevant news articles, business books, forums posts, etc.

--Network --> As I'm doing with this post, I'm reaching out to anyone and everyone in an attempt to connect with others like me, and especially experienced pros. With that being said, please send me a colleague request and a short message!

So what do you think? What else should I be doing now, and what should I expect to be doing when I start in December?