Real Estate Professionals in Residence (REP)

Each semester the Center for Real Estate and Finance extends invitations to accomplished real estate and finance practitioners, bringing them to the Ithaca campus via the Real Estate Professionals in Residence program (REP). This initiative facilitates student learning through continuous, direct engagement with seasoned industry experts. The REPs engage in personalized one-on-one sessions with students providing assistance with navigating internship inquiries, building professional networks, and formulating effective career plans.

Find a Mentor

Why have a mentor?

Skill Development
Networking and Connections
Personal Support and Guidance

What to Expect:

Personalized Guidance (You choose your mentor)

Short-term mentor
Informal connection
Flexible meeting time

Become a Mentor

If you are interested in serving as a mentor, please email us: cref@sha.cornell.edu

Time commitment: Mentors will meet with students one-on-one for up to 30 minutes at a time. Meetings are based on your schedule and can be held in person or virtually.

In-person meetings take place on Cornell’s Ithaca campus (we will arrange accommodations while you are on campus).Visits typically take place during weekdays, between Wednesday and Friday.

Membership is an annual commitment, covering two semesters.

We ask that each mentor contribute approximately 8 hours per semester, which can be completed all at once or spread out over time.

How it Works

Students interested in meeting with a Real Estate Professionals in Residence (REP) need a StartupTree account.
- Create an account through StartupTree
- If you already have a StartupTree account, log in, then
- Click the “meet with” button of your chosen REP below OR “Book Session Now” through the StartupTree site
The events page provides information on when the Real Estate Professionals in Residence will be on campus. Questions should be directed to cref@sha.cornell.edu.