About the role

This internship is designed for current college students, undergraduate or graduate seeking a career in commercial real estate. Participation in the program is intended to provide a well-rounded knowledge of the commercial real estate business and valuable skills, earned by working alongside dedicated professionals in the largest and most successful global commercial real estate services firm.

The internship accelerates your learning and development by providing you with a strong foundation upon which to build your commercial real estate sales career. The program provides you with an outstanding perspective on our coordinated service lines. As a program participant, you will also partake in learning and development activities designed especially for you.

What you'll do

• Conduct company, property and industry-specific research
• Lead and update prospects in an internal tracking database
• Assist in developing and preparing marketing and presentation materials
• Track local and regional activity, e.g., economy, employment statistics, company activity, industry trends and demographics that affect the local real estate market
• Contribute to projects in support of business development
• Provide support with current deals, including market surveys, proposal reviews and summaries, lease reviews, financial analysis

Internship Dates: June 2, 2025 - July 25, 2025

Location : Chicago, IL (In Person)

*We do not offer relocation assistance or local housing for our internship program

What you'll need

• This internship is designed for candidates with a strong academic background. Applicants should be self-motivated, creative and focused, seeking to excel in the commercial real estate industry.
• Current college junior, senior, or graduate level student, graduating in 2026
• Desire to work in the commercial real estate industry
• Experience with MS Office with intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to network and interact professionally with internal and external clients in a fast paced environment
• Detail-oriented and self motivated
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with Argus, Salesforce and Tableau is a plus

Why CBRE

With broader and deeper capabilities than any other company, CBRE is the top full-service real estate services and investment organization in the world! A CBRE internship provides an outstanding opportunity to get a head start in the commercial real estate industry working alongside our top producing professionals. Our associates will gain valuable real-life experience and learn the business by working on CBRE projects.

CBRE has been included in the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #135 in 2024. We have been voted the industry’s top brand by the Lipsey Company for 20 consecutive years and named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” in the real estate sector for nine years in a row! Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CBRE”.

We serve real estate investors and occupiers through approximately 530+ offices worldwide (excluding affiliates). Altogether, we offer a broad range of coordinated services, including facilities, transaction and project management, property management, investment management, appraisal, valuation, property leasing, strategic consulting, property sales, mortgage services and development services.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

With 130,000+ professionals servicing clients in over 100 countries, CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate and investment services. From selling properties to supporting the achievement of net zero spaces of tomorrow, we have compelling roles across every dimension of the industry.  

We’re an organization of dynamic professionals that welcome challenges and thrive in creating impact for communities and businesses. Careers at CBRE combine the support and resources of a global powerhouse in a culture where an entrepreneurial mindset is encouraged.