What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Commercial Real Estate Agent position at Marcus & Millichap?
Junior Commercial Real Estate Agent
Location: Irvine, CA (On-site)
Compensation: 100% commission, 1099 contractor role with unlimited earning potential
License: California real estate license is required but is not needed for the interview process.
Benefits: Independent contractor role; not eligible for company‑paid benefits
Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
\n- Follow a structured training program with mentor support while building your own business
- Generate new business through cold calling and market canvassing
- Prospect, develop, and manage long‑term client relationships
- Market investment properties to internal teams, external networks, and active investors
- Work alongside senior agents to learn best practices
- Advise clients on investment strategies and execute transactions
- Prepare property analyses, including BOVs and market comparables
- Market exclusive listings and negotiate offers and agreements
- Research ownership records, market data, and industry trends
- A recent or upcoming college graduate with strong drive and discipline
- Competitive - You excel in performance-based environments
- Capable - You think critically and learn quickly
- Coachable - You welcome feedback and apply it
- Committed - You bring a strong work ethic and long-term mindset
- Communicative - You build relationships and communicate clearly
- Non‑Competitive Management - Managers focus exclusively on coaching, support, and agent development so you receive dedicated guidance.
- Industry‑Leading Training - Comprehensive commercial real estate training with online modules, role play, and hands‑on learning.
- Mentorship - One on one mentorship from top producing agents to help you accelerate your growth.
- Earning Potential - Marcus & Millichap closes four transactions every business hour, offering unmatched opportunity for driven agents.
- Culture - We are a team of entrepreneurial, charismatic sales professionals aligned around shared goals and high standards.
- Collaboration - MNet, our proprietary listing platform, provides access to all firm listings and supports a culture of teamwork and information sharing.
- Growth - Many of our top agents, regional managers, and executives started in this role, offering true long term career potential.
Who We Are
Our mission is to help clients create and preserve wealth through industry-leading real estate investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services.
Founded in 1971, Marcus & Millichap was built on long‑term relationships and a collaborative culture - bringing together specialized market knowledge, a leading brokerage platform, and exclusive access to inventory.
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading national real estate services firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing services, research and advisory services. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had 1,808 investment sales and financing professionals in more than 80 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The Company also offers market research, consulting and advisory, and leasing services to its clients. Marcus & Millichap, Inc. closed 8,818 transactions in 2025, with a sales volume of $50.8 billion.
Build Your Career with Us
If you’re looking for a long-term career in commercial real estate with a company that values collaboration, performance, and professional development, Marcus & Millichap is the right place to be.