Whitacre Schwartz
Tucson
Summary
Motivated and results-driven commercial real estate professional with internship experience in both brokerage and development/acquisitions. Skilled in market research, client engagement, and transaction support, as well as financial modeling, underwriting, and due diligence for investment opportunities. Highly driven to build a career in commercial real estate by combining strong analytical ability with a proactive, client-focused approach.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Real Estate Development/Acquisitions Intern
Access Commercial
Omaha
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Underwrote acquisition opportunities, built detailed financial models (DCF, IRR, NPV, sensitivity analyses) to evaluate potential land, office, retail, or multifamily acquisitions, supporting investment decisions worth $20 million.
- Assisted in Due Diligence & Entitlement Review
Coordinated due diligence activities (zoning, environmental, title, survey, and permitting) for active acquisition and development deals, helping identify potential risks and cost impacts. - Supported Development Project Planning
Analyzed construction budgets, pro formas, and schedules for ground-up and redevelopment projects, providing insights that optimized timelines. - Prepared Investment Committee Materials: Drafted presentations and investment memos summarizing deal structure, market positioning, and projected returns, enabling senior management to make informed acquisition decisions.
Commercial Real Estate Broker Intern
Access Commercial
Omaha
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted Market Research & Analysis
Researched local market trends, comparable property values, and vacancy rates, providing data that supported senior brokers in developing client proposals and investment strategies. - Supported Transaction Processes: Assisted in drafting offering memorandums, lease abstracts, and due diligence reports, contributing to the successful closing of multiple commercial transactions valued at $18 million.
- Financial & Investment Modeling
Prepared pro forma analyses, cash flow projections, and ROI calculations for prospective deals, equipping brokers with actionable insights during negotiations. - Enhanced Brokerage Operations and Client Engagement: Coordinated property tours, responded to client inquiries, and maintained CRM databases, improving client communication and helping brokers manage more active deals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance/Minor Real Estate
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2026
Skills
- Market Research & Comparable Property Analysis (Brokerage)
- Client relationship management and deal sourcing (Brokerage)
- Lease Abstracting & Transaction Support (Brokerage)
- Investment Memorandum & Marketing Material Preparation (Brokerage)
- Financial Modeling & Underwriting (Development/Acquisitions)
- Due Diligence & Entitlement Review (Development/Acquisitions)
- Pro forma analysis and investment valuation (Development/Acquisitions)
- Development Project Planning & Budget Analysis (Development/Acquisitions)
Certification
- Arizona Real Estate License – 80 hours completed (in progress)
- Nebraska Real Estate License – 30 hours completed (in progress)
- Texas Real Estate License – Currently enrolled (in progress)
- Florida Real Estate License – Planned
Accomplishments
- Team Leader, Boys Team Charity – Tucson Chapter | 3 years
- Recruitment Chair, Pi Kappa Phi – Arizona State University
Directed recruitment strategy and outreach for the largest fraternity chapter on campus, overseeing candidate selection, event coordination, and membership growth initiatives.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Real Estate Development/Acquisitions Intern
Access Commercial
06.2025 - 08.2025
Commercial Real Estate Broker Intern
Access Commercial
06.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Finance/Minor Real Estate
Arizona State University
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