Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Real Estate prepares students for careers in real estate finance, asset management, brokerage, urban and real estate development, and housing among many other potential professional career paths.
Students are encouraged to complete an internship or gain work experience during their time at UW, particularly during the summer between their junior and senior year. RE 480: Professional Development Seminar is a required course that allows students to refine their professional projects and prepare them to apply for internships and jobs.
The real estate major can be completed in parallel with other degrees, including in the following fields:
- Architecture
- Business
- Communications
- Community, Environment and Planning
- Construction Management
- Geography
- Landscape Architecture
- Law, Societies and Justice
- Sociology
Sign up here if you want to be added to the listserv to receive information about real estate career opportunities. Use your UW email address and confirm your request by accepting the link on the confirmation email.
In addition, feel free to contact the advisors at any point to discuss your professional plans at remajor@uw.edu.
Real Estate Club
The Real Estate Club at the University of Washington provides opportunities for networking, career development, and property tours for students who have an interest in real estate. The club is open to all members of the UW community. For more information, visit the website at http://www.uwreclub.co/ and don’t hesitate to get involved.
Meet Our Student Ambassadors
The Real Estate major and minor are supported by two student ambassadors who host weekly drop-in hours to assist with coursework and share their experiences in the program. In addition to academic help, they offer peer-to-peer career support, including internship guidance, resume reviews, and mock interviews. See below for their bios, weekly hours, and the booking link.
Denny Fisher
Email Contact:
denfish@uw.edu
Denny Fisher is a senior at the University of Washington, Studying Political Economy and Real Estate. He has gained professional experience through internships with Vantage Data Centers, Let’s Go Washington, Colliers, Compass, and Keller Williams, developing skills in site selection, policy analysis, real estate lending, and client services. Denny is also a licensed Real Estate Broker in Washington State and currently serves as the Director of Student Engagement for the UW Real Estate Club.
In this role, Denny works to strengthen connections between students, faculty, and industry, drawing on his perspective as both a student and an industry intern. He began his undergraduate studies at Emory University, where he competed in Division III Track and Field before transferring to UW. Outside of academics and professional pursuits, Denny enjoys skiing, golfing, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.
Office Hours/Booking Link:
Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:00PM – 5:00PM (Booking Link)
Please email Denny at denfish@uw.edu to schedule meeting times outside of office hours.
Cameron Wilbur
Email Contact:
camw@uw.edu
Cameron Wilbur is currently a senior, Majoring in Real Estate with a minor in Business Administration / Finance, from Skagit County, Washington. He enjoys being involved in the classroom, previously serving as a Teaching Assistant for Real Estate 413 – Finance and Investments. He is also currently the Lead Property Manager for the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, co-managing a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio.
This summer he worked at Hamilton Construction, upon graduation, he is still exploring his options, potentially completing his MBA while working towards his Pilot’s License, or heading straight into the workforce. Outside of his academic endeavors, Cameron enjoys traveling, mountaineering, hiking, thrifting, and trying new foods. Cameron is studying abroad in Rome through the Rome in Residence Program this fall, and is always willing to connect with others!
In Addition both Ambassadors can provide the following:
- General inquiries regarding the Real Estate major and minor programs
- Guidance on applying for internships (resumes, cover letters, interviews, tips, etc)
To BOOK AN APPOINTMENT with one of our Ambassadors:
Mondays 10:00am -12:00pm or Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:00PM – 5:00PM (Booking Link)
Please email Denny at denfish@uw.edu or camw@uw.edu to schedule meeting times outside of office hours.