Commercial Real Estate Intern

Commercial Real Estate Intern (Spring / Summer 2026)

Part-Time | Richmond, VA | March 2026 Start | Spring–Summer Internship | Commercial Real Estate

About the Role

SugarOak Realty is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Intern to support our brokerage and energy teams during the spring and summer. This is a hands-on opportunity ideal for a student interested in commercial real estate, marketing, research, or development.

The intern will work closely with brokers and the operations team and gain exposure to active listings and real projects across retail, office, land, and energy-related properties.

This role offers meaningful experience, real responsibility, and insight into how commercial real estate deals are marketed, researched, and supported.

Responsibilities

Listing & Marketing Support

• Assist with creating and maintaining property listings for retail, office, land, and energy assets
• Build and update property marketing materials using Canva
• Organize and prepare listing materials for internal and external platforms

Lead & Broker Support

• Assist with responding to inbound listing inquiries
• Provide basic property information including highlights, rates, and marketing materials
• Support multiple brokers with listing updates, reports, and marketing coordination

Research & Market Analysis

• Assist with research reports
• Support energy and land research

Executive & Office Support

• Schedule meetings, Zoom calls, and calendar invites
• Assist with event registrations and receipt tracking
• Coordinate printing, mail, and basic office needs
• Occasionally visit listings for photos, signage, or key pickup/drop-off

Monthly & Accounting Support

• Run lease expiration reports
• Update leasing trackers
• Assist with CommercialEdge entries
• Coordinate with vendors

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate (rising junior or senior), graduate student, or recent graduate. Preferred fields: real estate, finance, economics, marketing, business, planning, or related areas
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, Canva, and document management systems
• Willingness to learn industry platforms (training provided)
• Basic proficiency in Excel (sorting, filtering, simple formulas)
• Located in Richmond, VA

Preferred (Not Required):

• Prior experience in real estate, finance, marketing, or a professional office environment
• Familiarity with CoStar and/or Crexi

Time Commitment

Part-time: 20-30 hours per week (Paid)

Start Date: March 2026 | Spring and/or Summer availability