Business Details
Real Estate Club
The Real Estate Club stands as a premier student-led organization dedicated to bridging academic excellence with real-world industry experience. Established in the late 1970s, we offer a dynamic platform for undergraduate and graduate students to engage with leading professionals through monthly speaker series, national networking trips, and hands-on market tours. Our collaboration with the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association ensures students gain unparalleled access to mentorship, internships, and career opportunities.With a legacy of over 80 years, our graduates have secured placements at top-tier firms globally, reflecting our commitment to fostering well-rounded, industry-ready professionals. Through initiatives like the Innovator Award and annual career fairs, we celebrate innovation and leadership while maintaining a tradition of community engagement and professional development.
Services
Speaker Series
Career Fair
Mentorship Program
National Trips
Market Tours
Highlights and features
- We offer access to the oldest undergraduate and graduate real estate programs in the U.S.
- Our national trips provide immersive market insights and networking with industry leaders.
- We facilitate mentorship programs connecting students with experienced real estate professionals.
- Our career fairs and events directly link students to top-tier internship and job opportunities.
- We collaborate with the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association for expanded professional networks.
Services
Speaker Series
Monthly meetings featuring real estate professionals discussing topics like debt markets, development, and green building. Speakers include alumni and global experts, providing insights into current industry trends and career paths.
National Trips
Annual trips to cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago for site tours, networking dinners, and meetings with industry leaders. These trips offer hands-on learning about regional real estate markets and professional connections.
Career Fair
Biannual events connecting students with firms for internships and full-time roles. Employers host presentations and interviews, while students gain direct access to recruiters from leading real estate companies.
Mentorship Program
Pairing undergraduates with graduate mentors for personalized career advice, course selection help, and internship preparation. This program fosters long-term professional relationships and industry knowledge sharing.
Market Tours
Semester trips to regional cities like Chicago and Milwaukee for firm visits and project site tours. These experiences provide practical understanding of local real estate dynamics and professional networking opportunities.
People
Shane Faulkner
Co-President
MBA candidate leading strategic initiatives and employer partnerships for the Real Estate Club.
Cece Carter
Co-President
MBA candidate focused on expanding networking opportunities and alumni engagement for members.
Greg Reed
Faculty Advisor
Associate Director at the Graaskamp Center, guiding club programs and industry collaborations.
Questions
How do I join the Real Estate Club?
Visit our website to purchase semester or annual membership and attend our events.
What events does the club offer?
Monthly speaker series, national trips, career fairs, mentorship programs, and market tours.
Can non-students attend club events?
Events are primarily for UW-Madison students, but some may welcome external participants.
How does the mentorship program work?
Undergraduates are paired with MBA or MSRE mentors for career guidance and industry insights.
Are there internship opportunities through the club?
Yes, our career fairs and alumni network connect students to internships at top firms.
