Real Estate Analyst

We are looking for a highly motivated, analytical, and entrepreneurial-minded professional to join our team as a Real Estate Analyst in a major Southeast market, preferably Atlanta or Charlotte. This role is ideal for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys thinking outside the box, and is passionate about real estate market research and analysis.

As part of our team, you’ll provide data-driven insights that help builders, developers, landowners, private equity firms, hedge funds, and building product companies make informed investment and strategic decisions nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and housing data analysis, identifying trends and writing reports with clear, well-supported conclusions.
• Leverage our proprietary consumer research and design databases to provide meaningful insights tailored to each consulting assignment.
• Analyze demographic trends and translate them into actionable strategies for real estate development and investment.
• Participate in project management for consulting engagements, including planning, execution, monitoring, and final delivery (level of responsibility varies by experience).

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree required with a passion for real estate and market analysis.
• 2-4 years of experience in real estate, finance, valuation, appraisal, market research, or a related field.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a quick learner with strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and database management is essential.
• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
• A self-starter who can work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Strong ethics and integrity—we value trust and professionalism in everything we do.
• Willingness to travel (by car or plane), sometimes overnight, up to 40% of the time.
• Familiarity with economic analysis, market research, and creative problem-solving is a plus.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a highly respected and growing real estate consulting firm that values innovation, data-driven decision-making, and a collaborative work environment. If you’re excited by the prospect of working with top industry players and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation and title will be based on skills, experience, and abilities, which can vary by person.

A cover letter and resume are required to apply for the position.

While the position is remote, you must be in the market we are hiring as our subject market expert.

What we can offer:

Join our team at John Burns Research and Consulting, LLC, a leading provider of independent subscription research and customized consulting services for the US housing industry. Our founder, John Burns, started the company in 2001 with the aim of revolutionizing the housing market analysis. Today, we have a team of highly passionate research analysts and consultants nationwide who work together to provide the most trusted source of US housing analysis and consulting services.

We offer our full-time employees $12,500 towards our comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, and flexible spending accounts. You will also receive three weeks of personal time off, five paid days in December for the Company Winter break, plus ten paid holidays.

Our retirement plan includes company contributions of 5% of your salary and profit sharing to your 401K, even if you do not contribute.

We also offer great opportunities and personal benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, flexible schedules for many positions, and the ability to grow and expand your career. We believe in giving back to our community, so we have a charitable contribution program that includes company matching to your favorite charities.

At John Burns Research and Consulting, LLC, we are proud of our award-winning culture, which includes recognition as Great Places to Work, Gallup Employee Engagement, Certified Evergreen by the Tugboat Institute, and Orange County Best Places to Work. If you want to be part of a well-established, dynamic, and high-performing team that takes it to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.