Interested in building a lasting career in commercial real estate in San Francisco? Learn the business through real deals, client interaction, and one-on-one mentorship from a proven commercial and business broker who values collaboration and hands-on learning.
This is not an administrative, assistant, or remote position. It’s a career opportunity for someone ready to commit to working primarily in San Francisco, gain real deal experience, and grow into a capable, collaborative commercial agent.
I’m looking for someone who’s ready to make a full-time commitment to building a professional career in commercial real estate here in San Francisco.
I’m a Broker Associate with Compass Commercial, based at our Van Ness Avenue office in San Francisco. I specialize in retail leasing and sales, as well as mixed-use and multifamily investments. I’m looking for a motivated and dependable individual to work with me in a collaborative team capacity - someone who’s eager to learn, grow, and actively participate in the business.
Whether you’re newly licensed, working towards your real estate license, or a residential agent ready to transition into commercial, this is a unique opportunity to gain mentorship, experience, and a clear path for professional growth within a respected San Francisco commercial platform.
About the Role:
• Ideal opportunity for someone recently licensed or currently working toward their real estate license.
• A residential agent serious about transitioning into commercial real estate.
• Excited about building a long-term career and putting in the time required to succeed.
• Eager to learn by doing - attending client meetings, helping manage listings, conducting property research, assisting with marketing, and coordinating transactions.
• Interested in working closely and collaboratively, not just shadowing.
• Located and ready to work, primarily in the city, and after sufficient experience, able expand your geographic out reach.
You’ll share an office with me at Compass Commercial’s Van Ness Avenue location, collaborating daily - using a shared CRM, leveraging Compass tools and marketing resources, and working together on business development and client service. This is a normal business-hours position (Monday–Friday), with reasonable flexibility to accommodate client meetings, property tours, or personal needs and obligations.
What You’ll Gain:
• Direct mentorship from an experienced commercial and business broker with extensive real-world experience.
• Exposure to every stage of the transaction process.
• Access to Compass Commercial’s industry-leading tools, technology, and training.
• In-depth understanding of commercial leases - including how to interpret and negotiate lease agreements and the critical elements that shape successful transactions.
• In-depth understanding of how to analyze and calculate key metrics used in investment analysis - along with the insight to understand what those numbers truly mean to an individual Investor's strategy.
• The opportunity to participate in team transactions and earn shared commissions as your contributions grow.
• The chance to build your own book of business within a supportive, team-oriented structure.
• A clear path toward growth and independence as a commercial agent.
If this sounds like you, please reply with:
• A short introduction about your background
• Why you’re interested in commercial real estate
• Your current license status
• PLEASE: No phone calls or texts.
Location: Compass Commercial – 1699 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
Compensation: Commission-based, with direct and indepth mentorship and potential for shared commissions on team transactions.
Type: Independent contractor, full-time or near full-time commitment preferred, with reasonable flexibility.
Mike Onufer
Broker Associate | DRE# 01755437
michael.onufer@compass.com
Compass Commercial
1699 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109
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