Market Analyst - Real estate

The Luxury Real Estate Market Analyst specializes in analyzing high-end residential and mixed-use property markets, providing strategic insights to support investment, development, and sales decisions. This role focuses on premium assets such as luxury residences, branded developments, waterfront properties, and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) client markets. The analyst evaluates market trends, pricing dynamics, buyer behavior, and global economic indicators impacting luxury real estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze luxury real estate market trends, including pricing, inventory, absorption, and demand drivers
• Conduct detailed comparative market analyses (CMA) for high-value properties
• Monitor UHNW buyer trends, lifestyle preferences, and global capital flows
• Evaluate performance of luxury residential developments and branded residences
• Prepare investment memoranda, market reports, and forecasts for stakeholders
• Track macroeconomic, geopolitical, and regulatory factors affecting luxury markets
• Analyze international and second-home markets (if applicable)
• Support acquisition, development, and sales strategies for luxury assets
• Collaborate with brokers, developers, designers, and investment teams
• Maintain databases of luxury property transactions and market intelligence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 3–6 years of experience in luxury real estate analysis, market research, or advisory
• Strong understanding of high-end residential markets and valuation principles
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis
• Ability to analyze complex data and present insights clearly
• Excellent written and presentation skills suitable for executive and UHNW audiences

Key Skills & Competencies

• Luxury market intelligence and forecasting
• Financial modeling and asset valuation
• Discretion and professionalism
• Attention to detail and design sensibility
• Strategic thinking and market storytelling
• Ability to manage confidential and high-profile data