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CBRE Analyst Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 83 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.5 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
60.2% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CBRE.

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Analyst

Finance · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Technical Case Behavioral

This interview will test your skills in financial modeling, underwriting, market analysis, and evaluating deals. You can expect technical questions about IRR, cap rates, and cash flow. They will also ask behavioral questions about working in teams, meeting deadlines, and paying attention to detail. They often use case studies or Excel tests.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about projects you've worked on in the past?
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Senior Analyst

Analytics · a year ago

Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation

Friendly atmosphere with qualified personnel, making you feel comfortable. Quick decision-making. It's important to have skills and excellent communication abilities. The process involves various steps where you get to know the relevant senior staff.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • What is your previous experience?
  • What are your educational qualifications?
  • Do you have the ability to understand and analyze market data?
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Analyst

Analytics · more than a year ago

Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

It was an easy interview process. I went through 5 rounds of interviews, and I met with a couple of team leads. They were more focused on fit than analytics. It's a good idea to have some working knowledge of the industry when you come to the interview.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Tell me about yourself.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?

CBRE Analyst Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from CBRE interview reports.

What is the difference between a net lease and a gross lease?

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Regarding condominium developers, what trends have you observed, and what's driving the increasing popularity of specific segments?

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What are the foreseen challenges in the residential market over the coming years?

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Could you describe this income statement and offer your commentary on it?

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Could you discuss current trends among condominium developers, and explain why certain segments are gaining popularity?

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Could you review this acquisition opportunity and its offering memorandum, and tell us if you'd pursue the investment and why?

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If you chose to pursue it, which of our investment strategies would this opportunity align with?

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Can you discuss your general knowledge and the current conditions of real estate markets?

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Can you describe some Excel functions and provide examples of how you use them daily?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 83 CBRE interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 49.7%
Technical 32.3%
Case 6.5%
Presentation 4.5%
Other 3.9%

Interview difficulty

Easy 24.1%
Average 71.1%
Difficult 4.8%

Candidate experience

Negative 12%
Positive 60.2%
Neutral 27.7%