The Fastest Way to Learn Commercial Real Estate

Breaking into commercial real estate can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re starting with no industry experience. In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, Aviva Sonenreich sits down with her very first CRE mentee, Ciara Monfort, to talk about how mentorship helped Ciara learn the business, discover her niche in tenant representation, and build a career helping growing companies find commercial space. Ciara shares what she learned working alongside Aviva, why she ultimately gravitated toward representing tenants, and the lessons she’s picked up from negotiating leases and working with entrepreneurs as their businesses grow. If you’re trying to break into commercial real estate, this episode offers a firsthand look at why learning alongside an experienced broker can accelerate the process.