As CRE hiring continues to rebound and evolve, asset management roles are seeing a noticeable uptick in demand.
To better understand where professionals are focusing their efforts, RETS recently conducted a LinkedIn poll asking:
“What asset class are you most focused on right now?”
📊 See the poll results in the graphic below.
Breaking Down the Poll Results
Industrial came out on top, followed closely by multifamily. These results reflect what we’re seeing in real-time across client searches. The industrial sector continues to benefit from the ongoing expansion of e-commerce, last-mile delivery, and logistics infrastructure. Multifamily, on the other hand, remains a cornerstone investment class, especially in high-growth metros with strong housing demand.
Retail came in with the smallest share, though we continue to see selective hiring in niche segments such as grocery-anchored centers and lifestyle retail. Interestingly, nearly 20 percent of respondents chose “blended,” suggesting a growing appetite for diversified portfolios and cross-functional asset management roles.
Key Takeaways
This poll highlights a few important dynamics in today’s market:
- Industrial and multifamily remain high-priority focus areas for asset managers and investors.
- Retail demand is more selective but not disappearing, location and asset type matter.
- Blended portfolios are gaining ground, and so is the demand for versatile talent.
What This Means for Hiring
For employers: Asset management professionals with cross-asset experience and the ability to pivot across strategies are increasingly valuable.
For candidates: If you’re building your career in asset management, now is a great time to emphasize both specialization and adaptability.
🗳️ This post is part of our LinkedIn Poll Insights series—bringing you real-time views from CRE professionals.
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