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Real estate roles in property management, commercial brokerage, and asset analysis regularly appear in H-1B visa LCA filings, particularly at large REITs, institutional investors, and commercial real estate firms. Specialty occupation status typically hinges on a bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, or a related field tied directly to the role.
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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
Baker Tilly is looking for a Director to join our Real Estate Advisory Group!
The Director will be responsible for business development and lead engagements primarily related to work with public and private sector clients providing real estate advisory services including property valuation and consulting, appraisals, due diligence, real estate consulting, portfolio and property valuation, highest & best use analysis, and acquisition counseling. Ability to effectively interface with client and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality work, expand existing relationships and generate new business. The Director will serve as oversight for managers to ensure deadlines are met and to develop and train staff. In addition, the Director will serve as a coach to staff to further their professional development.
The Real Estate Advisory team at Baker Tilly (BT) is comprised of dedicated, client-focused professionals. Our employees thrive in a challenging, supportive environment, taking on a high level of responsibilities as trusted advisors to our clients. Performance is rewarded and there are many professional opportunities to grow within the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate finance, economics, business, accounting or a related field is a plus.
- 12+ years of experience in asset/portfolio management, real estate finance or real estate development is required.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and outside business professionals.
- Self-starter who exhibits the drive and resourcefulness to work independently and with team members toward common Company goals - show confidence in functional skills and an ability to apply those skills in a multi-task cross-functional team setting.
- Ability to work in an evolving, team oriented environment, and accept new challenges often operating independently.
- State certified general appraiser in at least one state.
- MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute preferred.
- Strong financial analysis and review skills with the ability to recognize financial issues through review of financial statements and draft work product.
The pay rate range for this job position is $299,930 – 393,676. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Overview
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
Baker Tilly is looking for a Director to join our Real Estate Advisory Group!
The Director will be responsible for business development and lead engagements primarily related to work with public and private sector clients providing real estate advisory services including property valuation and consulting, appraisals, due diligence, real estate consulting, portfolio and property valuation, highest & best use analysis, and acquisition counseling. Ability to effectively interface with client and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality work, expand existing relationships and generate new business. The Director will serve as oversight for managers to ensure deadlines are met and to develop and train staff. In addition, the Director will serve as a coach to staff to further their professional development.
The Real Estate Advisory team at Baker Tilly (BT) is comprised of dedicated, client-focused professionals. Our employees thrive in a challenging, supportive environment, taking on a high level of responsibilities as trusted advisors to our clients. Performance is rewarded and there are many professional opportunities to grow within the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate finance, economics, business, accounting or a related field is a plus.
- 12+ years of experience in asset/portfolio management, real estate finance or real estate development is required.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and outside business professionals.
- Self-starter who exhibits the drive and resourcefulness to work independently and with team members toward common Company goals - show confidence in functional skills and an ability to apply those skills in a multi-task cross-functional team setting.
- Ability to work in an evolving, team oriented environment, and accept new challenges often operating independently.
- State certified general appraiser in at least one state.
- MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute preferred.
- Strong financial analysis and review skills with the ability to recognize financial issues through review of financial statements and draft work product.
The pay rate range for this job position is $299,930 – 393,676. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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Confirm your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Real estate titles vary widely in how USCIS evaluates them. Roles like real estate analyst, asset manager, or acquisitions associate tie to a specific degree field. General leasing agent or sales roles rarely meet the specialty occupation threshold.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up your exact SOC code before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level, so knowing the DOL wage tier protects you in salary discussions.
Target employers with LCA filing history in real estate
Search Migrate Mate to find real estate employers who have filed H-1B LCAs for roles matching your target title. Firms with active LCA history have already built the internal process to sponsor you, which shortens the path from offer to petition.
Verify your degree aligns with the specific role description
USCIS scrutinizes real estate petitions where the job posting accepts any business degree. Get the offer letter to specify your degree field as directly required, not merely preferred, before your employer files the I-129.
Understand cap timing if switching from OPT or another status
The H-1B cap runs on a federal fiscal year cycle, with petitions filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your EAD end date and cap-gap eligibility so there's no authorization gap between OPT expiration and H-1B activation.
Check O*NET to document specialty occupation for your title
Real estate analyst and asset management roles carry a job zone classification on O*NET that supports specialty occupation arguments. Your employer's attorney will reference this in the I-129 support letter, so review it early to flag any mismatch between your actual duties and the listed profile.
H-1B Visa Real Estate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do real estate jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Some do. Roles like real estate analyst, acquisitions associate, commercial asset manager, and REIT portfolio analyst typically qualify because they require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, real estate, or economics. General leasing agent, residential sales agent, and property manager roles often don't meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard because the work doesn't require a specific degree field.
Which types of real estate employers sponsor H-1B visas?
Large REITs, institutional investment managers, commercial real estate firms, and corporate real estate departments at major corporations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this sector. Smaller residential brokerages rarely sponsor because their roles don't meet specialty occupation requirements. Use Migrate Mate to filter real estate employers by verified LCA filing history so you're targeting companies that have already sponsored roles like yours.
What SOC code applies to real estate H-1B petitions?
The most common SOC codes for H-1B real estate roles are 13-2072 (Loan Officers), 13-1199 (Business Operations Specialists), and 11-9141 (Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers). Real estate analysts often file under 13-2051 (Financial and Investment Analysts). The SOC code determines the DOL prevailing wage your employer must certify in the LCA, so confirming the right code before filing matters for both compliance and your salary floor.
Can a real estate employer file an H-1B without a real estate license?
Yes. The H-1B petition is based on specialty occupation, not licensure. Your employer doesn't need a real estate license to sponsor you, and you don't need one to receive the visa. That said, if your role requires a state license to perform core duties, you'll need to obtain it separately. USCIS doesn't adjudicate licensing requirements, but your employer's job description should reflect whether a license is required for your specific functions.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for a real estate role?
The standard timeline runs about 12 to 16 months from job offer to H-1B start date when filing through the annual April cap season. Your employer first files the LCA with DOL, which certifies in approximately seven business days. The I-129 petition follows and, with standard processing, takes three to five months. Premium processing reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days but doesn't shorten the DOL or lottery steps.