BREC is UC Berkeley's premier real estate organization for graduate students, drawing members from Haas, Law, CED, Goldman, and Engineering. Members attend a guest speaker series, practical training sessions (crash courses in acquisition pro formas, Argus software, and interview prep), property tours, case competitions, and alumni networking events. With 15+ site visits per year and a 2,000+ alumni network, it bridges academic study with direct industry access.
125+
Active members
15+
Site visits per year
90%
Job placement rate
2000+
Alumni network
1985
Year founded
$50
Membership fee (non-Haas, lifetime)
Events They Host
Bank of America Low-Income Housing Challenge
Case competition focused on low-income housing that BREC members participate in.
NAIOP Real Estate Challenge
Real estate case competition that BREC members participate in.
UNC Real Estate Challenge
Real estate competition that BREC members participate in.
UT Austin Real Estate Finance Challenge
Real estate finance competition that BREC members participate in.
ULI Hines Students Competition
Real estate design and development competition that BREC members participate in.
Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics Conference
Annual conference that BREC members attend.
Guest Speaker Series
Ongoing series featuring leading real estate professionals.
Member Experiences
Property Tours / Site Visits
15+ site visits per year to real estate properties and development projects.
Alumni Networking Events
Networking with BREC's 2,000+ alumni network across the real estate industry.
Industry Mixers
Social networking events with real estate industry professionals.
Training Sessions
Practical skills sessions covering topics such as acquisition pro formas, interview preparation, and Argus software.