Overview

Real estate managers in the agricultural industry are responsible for overseeing and supporting a company or business’s real estate strategies by managing all aspects of real estate transactions.

What responsibilities will I have?

• Organize and manage the company’s real estate portfolio through developing and following standardized processes, providing guidance on evaluating real estate strategies and negotiating the business term
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and leasing
• Provide real estate related consultation and coordinate the processes for acquiring and developing land
• Responsible for lease administration and real estate database management
• Develop and manage relationships with third party real estate providers
• Collaborate with other corporate functions ensuring real estate processes are aligned and followed
• Facilitate the negotiation of real estate incentives and tax appeals
• Consult on construction projects pertaining to property acquisition and expansion
• Assist business in preparing and presenting operational and capital budgets for real estate related activities

What education and training is required?

A bachelor’s degree in agricultural business, economics or a related field is required to become a real estate manager.

To pursue a career as a Real Estate Manager:

The following high school courses are recommended: agricultural education, advanced mathematics, personal finance, and computer and business courses.

Where can I work?

Real estate managers are most often employed by medium to large-scale agricultural businesses, agricultural lending organizations. 

Future Job Market / Outlook

The future outlook for a real estate manager will be great over the next five years. 

Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations

• National Association of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
• National Association of Realtors
• Realtors Land Institute
• State Farm Business Associations