Real estate appraisers estimate the value of property for lenders, investors, developers, courts of law , and public land use agencies. Investment counselors act as special advisors to investors in both private and public sectors. They analyze market information and help clients make real estate investment decisions. Real estate brokers act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers. They facilitate sales and leading transactions for all types of property.
Land developers plan and develop real estate projects.
Specific functions include selecting sites, submitting plans, gaining governmental approvals, arranging financing, contracting with builders and marketing their projects. Property managers are responsible for the successful operation of existing properties. Such properties include office buildings, shopping centers, industrial parks and residential apartments. Corporate real estate counselors , analysts or managers, handle acquisition, operation and disposition of the real estate assets of large corporations such as industrial companies, major utilities or corporate offices. The Institute works with both those private and public sector groups who will affect California's future real estate markets.