RETS Associates

RETS Associates is a specialist executive and permanent search recruitment agency focused exclusively on the real estate industry. Founded over two decades ago, the company delivers Real Estate Talent Solutions by connecting exceptional talent with leading real estate organisations. With a team where over 50% of recruitment professionals have commercial real estate industry experience, RETS operates as real estate professionals first and recruiters second, bringing deep insider knowledge to every placement. The agency has built a robust track record, completing over 5,000 searches since 2010 and serving 220 clients with a 99% retention rate across a database of 70,000 candidates.

RETS Associates specialises in commercial real estate recruitment across multiple sectors including multifamily investment and development, retail and mixed-use development, office and industrial real estate, and corporate real estate finance and accounting functions. The firm places executives and senior professionals in roles spanning asset management, acquisitions, property management, development, and finance leadership. Their expertise covers the full spectrum of real estate investment and operations, from portfolio-level ownership positions to specialised development and financial management roles.

Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, RETS Associates maintains offices throughout the United States with physical locations in Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley. The company works across major markets nationwide, serving clients ranging from vertically integrated real estate investment firms to privately held commercial real estate operators. Clients select RETS Associates for their combination of industry expertise, ability to understand complex role requirements and interpersonal nuances, flexibility throughout the search process, and proven success in identifying highly qualified candidates who drive organisational growth.