RETS Associates, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, is a premier executive search firm dedicated to placing permanent and executive talent within the commercial real estate sector. The firm serves a diverse clientele—including REITs, developers, investors, pension fund advisors, private equity firms, family offices, corporate real estate departments, and homebuilders—across roles such as asset and property management, development, construction, acquisitions, and financial analysis. With an average of 400 searches each year, RETS is the most active real‑estate search firm on the West Coast, supported by offices in major markets such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Charlotte, and Dallas. Its deep industry expertise is bolstered by active participation in key professional associations (ICSC, NAIOP, ULI, BOMA, CREW, IREM), ensuring clients access a talent pipeline informed by the latest market trends. This combination of breadth, volume, and industry engagement positions RETS as a trusted partner for organizations seeking top‑tier real‑estate talent.
RETS has been engaged by a leading global private equity firm to recruit an Acquisitions Associate for their team in San Francisco. The role involves collaborating with the small deal team to analyze and execute real estate investments, performing financial modeling, and participating in investment transactions.
RETS Associates, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, is a premier executive search firm dedicated to placing permanent and executive talent within the commercial real estate sector. The firm serves a diverse clientele—including REITs, developers, investors, pension fund advisors, private equity firms, family offices, corporate real estate departments, and homebuilders—across roles such as asset and property management, development, construction, acquisitions, and financial analysis. With an average of 400 searches each year, RETS is the most active real‑estate search firm on the West Coast, supported by offices in major markets such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Charlotte, and Dallas. Its deep industry expertise is bolstered by active participation in key professional associations (ICSC, NAIOP, ULI, BOMA, CREW, IREM), ensuring clients access a talent pipeline informed by the latest market trends. This combination of breadth, volume, and industry engagement positions RETS as a trusted partner for organizations seeking top‑tier real‑estate talent.
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