High-Paying Real Estate Jobs
Like any other profession, real estate positions offer high pay for candidates with more training, experience or results. Additionally, real estate professionals who specialize in commercial or industrial properties may earn more compared to those who work in residential areas. For updated salary information, follow the salary links below on this list of high-paying real estate jobs:
National average salary: $51,497 per year
Primary duties: Real estate managers oversee and manage properties, including residential and commercial locations. Their duties may vary based on the location they manage, but often they work to improve the value of the property, find tenants and maintain records or paperwork for the property. Some real estate managers also complete bookkeeping, pay property bills, train and manage other office staff or make basic repairs to the property.
National average salary: $52,273 per year
Primary duties: Property managers oversee the daily functions of a property, such as collecting rent from tenants or making repairs. They also maintain financial records and show properties to potential renters.
National average salary: $52,808 per year
Primary duties: Real estate associates help buyers find properties and help sellers list properties for sale. They often work for large or small companies and work for either sellers or buyers. In both cases, they show buyers properties and assist their clients through the sales and negotiation process.
National average salary: $53,134 per year
Primary duties: Home inspectors examine homes for any potential issues or repairs that may be necessary. They often provide estimates for costs and repair projects to potential home buyers, realtors or other real estate professionals.
National average salary: $58,746 per year
Primary duties: Escrow officers process real estate transactions, ensuring that all paperwork is completed and all legal requirements are met. They also explain all aspects of the real estate purchasing process to home buyers. Escrow officers earn a percentage of the final sale price, so their income potential can depend on their location and the cost of properties they work with.
National average salary: $60,243 per year
Primary duties: Foreclosure specialists focus on properties in various stages of foreclosure. They assist clients in restructuring loans to help them meet payments and prevent foreclosure, help property owners through the foreclosure process and find foreclosed properties for interested buyers.
National average salary: $62,521 per year
Primary duties: Real estate appraisers inspect and assess how much a property is worth and provide this information to their client. There are several different levels of licensure for real estate appraisers, ranging from appraiser trainees to certified general appraisers, which may impact whether they work under the supervision of a more experienced appraiser or can work independently.
National average salary: $62,824 per year (similar role Investment consultant)
Primary duties: Real estate investment consultants provide guidance for clients regarding real estate investments, such as purchases or potential construction projects. They provide financial advice and research on the profitability of future developments.
National average salary: $65,832 per year
Primary duties: Property accountants perform basic accounting tasks for companies or developers. They manage budgets, reconcile accounts and oversee financial records. Also, they may meet with people involved in all stages of construction and sales, such as developers, lawyers and local politicians on their employer's behalf in order to ensure all legal requirements are met.
National average salary: $72,626 per year
Primary duties: Real estate brokers find eager buyers, help buyers locate properties that suit their needs and assist sellers in pricing their properties according to market values. All real estate brokers require licensure by their state. Some real estate brokers oversee real estate agents who carry out some of the buying and selling tasks, but brokers must personally manage the transaction process to meet all required state regulations.
Related: Learn About Being a Real Estate Broker
National average salary: $78,447 per year
Primary duties: A realtor helps buyers find homes or assists sellers in finding someone to purchase their property. Realtors are licensed to sell residential and commercial properties and must be active members of the National Association of Realtors.
National average salary: $78,952 per year
Primary duties: New home sales consultants show new properties or homes that may be under construction to potential buyers. They often show blueprints, plans or model homes to buyers as a guide to what they can expect from their completed home. New home sales consultants can also work with buyers to help design a customized home.
National average salary: $82,644 per year
Primary duties: Compliance specialists, sometimes referred to as compliance officers, must be familiar with local regulations and ensure that companies adhere to all legal requirements for transactions and development. They also oversee audits in the event a company is suspected of violating regulations.
National average salary: $85,081 per year
Primary duties: Real estate agents help clients buy or sell a home, private property or commercial property. They market listings, show properties to prospective buyers and coordinate with brokers and financial real estate professionals to get clients approved for a home.
Related: Learn About Being a Real Estate Agent
National average salary: $95,701 per year
Primary duties: Real estate attorneys are licensed in real estate law, are knowledgeable about relevant real estate laws and can review contracts to ensure the terms of the contract are in their clients' best interests. Additionally, they may assist in completing property transactions or complete the process of closing out the transaction themselves.
National average salary: $152,639 per year
Primary duties: Mortgage loan officers, sometimes called mortgage loan originators, guide buyers through the mortgage process when they purchase a property or home. They also compare different loan options and present them to the client to ensure clients find the best choice for their particular financial situation. State licensure and national accreditation are required to be a mortgage loan officer.
