Want to build a lasting career in commercial real estate?
Learn the business through real deals, client interaction, and one-on-one mentorship from a proven commercial broker who values collaboration and hands-on learning.
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; and mixed-use and mulifamily investments. And I’m looking for a motivated, dependable, and curious individual to work with me in a collaborative team capacity - someone eager to learn, grow, and actively participate in the business.
Whether you’re newly licensed, currently getting 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 commercial platform.
About the Role:
This opportunity is ideal for someone who’s: Recently licensed or currently working toward their real estate license.
OR a residential agent interested in transitioning into commercial real estate.
Excited about building a long-term career.
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.
You’ll share an office with me at Compass Commercial’s Van Ness Avenue location and collaborating - using a shared CRM, leveraging Compass tools and marketing resources, and working together on business development and client service.
(Compass onboarding fees will be covered.) This is a normal business-hours position (Monday–Friday), with reasonable flexibility to accommodate client meetings, property tours, or your own scheduling needs as an independent agent.
Ideal Candidate:
Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Tech-savvy (basic AI understanding is a must).
Coachable, professional, and motivated to grow.
Enjoys working with people and learning through collaboration.
What You’ll Gain:
Direct mentorship from an experienced commercial 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.
An in-depth understanding of how to analyze and calculate key metrics used in investment valuation - along with the insight to understand what those numbers truly mean.
The chance to build your own business within a supportive, team-oriented structure.
A clear path toward growth and independence as a commercial agent.
This is not an administrative or temporary assistant role. It’s an opportunity to build a career, gain real deal experience, and develop into a productive, collaborative team member over time.
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
Location: Compass Commercial - 1699 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
Compensation: Commission-based, with direct mentorship and potential for shared commissions on team transactions.
Type: Independent contractor, full-time or near full-time commitment preferred, with reasonable flexibility (business hours M–F).
Mike Onufer
Broker Associate | DRE#: 01755437
michael.onufer@compass.cpm
Compass Commercial
1699 Van Ness Ave 1 San Francisco, CA 94109
PLEASE: NO PHONE CALLS OR TEXTS.
