Title insurance professionals research the history of recorded documents relating to real estate and issue title insurance policies based on the results of this research. For a fee, real estate investment counselors give advice on investments, which requires them to be competent in areas such as complex commercial financing, property development, long-term leasing, and other areas outside of the expertise of some residential real estate salespersons. Syndicators are professionals working in the field of real estate securities and syndication who develop and offer limited partnerships for investment purposes. Urban and regional planners work for government agencies and private companies to manage land use, development, and natural resources. They may also work as consultants to assist in land use planning and conservation.
Planners help real estate developers direct community growth.
Real estate researchers provide data and policy analysis on housing markets, commercial site selection, development patterns, and other issues of use to decision makers. Real estate educators help train the growing number of professionals entering the business or requiring continuing education. These professionals may work in higher education institutions, private real estate schools, or broker-sponsored training programs. Other professions serving the real estate industry are real estate attorneys , corporate real estate officers , and resort and hotel professionals specializing in real estate. Assignment 1 Take the quiz following Chapter 1 and write the answers on a separate sheet of paper.