The Commercial Real Estate Society (CRES) at UNC Charlotte brings together students, industry professionals, and alumni to build connections, develop skills, and explore career opportunities in commercial real estate. Whether you're a student looking to break into the industry or a professional eager to share your expertise, CRES provides a space to network, learn, and grow.

Our members have a wide range of interests, from office, multifamily, and industrial properties to land, retail, mixed-use, and life sciences. Career paths in commercial real estate are just as diverse, spanning development, civil engineering, banking and debt financing, private equity, construction management, brokerage, architecture, facilities management, asset management, consulting, property management, property appraisal, investments and acquisitions, economic development, city planning, and more.

Students gain invaluable insights from professionals, while industry leaders engage with the next generation of talent. Whether you’re here to learn, mentor, or collaborate, CRES is your connection to the commercial real estate community.

Join us and be part of something bigger!