Intern Testimonials
“I can confidently say that my internship at Commercial Realty Specialists prepared me for a career in the commercial real estate industry. Throughout my time at CRS, I was able to conduct market research, prospect countless buildings in the area, meet industry professionals, and create unique social media posts to help boost the company’s presence. On top of this, I was able to listen in on lease negotiations which aided in my understanding of the intricacies of lease agreements. Randy, Barron, and Joe were able to provide me with answers to all of my questions and the collaborative environment in the office motivated me to work harder and continue learning about the complexities of the real estate industry.”
– Kyle Tooma, Intern Summer 2024
“My Internship as a Commercial Realty Specialist not only met my expectations but exceeded them. They helped me develop my skills and knowledge of crucial aspects of the commercial real estate industry. Randy, Barron, and Joe expertly guided me through the intricacies of the industry that I believe you would only get at CRS. I appreciate the company’s trust in allowing me to complete large tasks and learn through the experience. This hands-on approach accelerated my professional growth beyond my expectations. I can not recommend this internship enough.”
– Jack Reardon, Intern Summer 2024
“My internship at Commercial Realty Specialists (CRS) was an incredible learning experience. Randy, Barron, and Joe were fantastic mentors, always encouraging us to ask questions and deepen our real estate knowledge. I learned the art of prospecting, a skill I’ll carry with me in any career, and gained hands-on experience creating tenant reports and conducting market analyses. The supportive and collaborative environment at CRS boosted my professional growth. This internship not only enhanced my understanding of commercial real estate but also taught me the importance of diligence and effective interpersonal communication with clients. My exposure to various aspects of commercial real estate transactions provided a comprehensive view of the industry. I am grateful for the opportunity and excited to apply my experience to my future career.” – Olivia Fine, Intern Summer 2024
“When first applying to this internship, I didn’t know what to expect. However, I quickly realized the valuable experience I was given when starting. On my first day, Joe gave me the opportunity to do my first prospecting. During which, I was very nervous and doubtful of my ability to talk about real estate to a potential customer. However, at the end of this internship, I am proud to see the progress and growth I’ve made. I’ve learned a great deal about so many different aspects of business and real estate — commercial real estate, managing a brokerage, customer engagement, lease agreements, cold calling, prospecting, and ping-pong! I am confident in the skills and information I’ve learned here and how it will help me in my career and next venture. In addition, Randy, Barron, and Joe have mentored me a great deal and have made this experience better than I could have imagined. I can’t think of any bosses that are so helpful, kind, and fun to be around. I am glad I was able to participate in this valuable experience and can’t wait to see the future success of Commercial Realty Specialists.” – Stephen Klause, Intern Summer 2024
“I had the opportunity to work as a Business Development Intern during Spring 2024. I was able to learn so much about Commercial Real Estate and how to be successful in this industry. I worked on lease proposals for new and existing clients, maintained relationships with current tenants, and was able to listen in on the negotiation processes between Randy and the landlord for commercial spaces. In addition, I used MLS platforms like AIR CRE to locate potential spaces for tenants and made consistent social media posts. My advice to new prospective interns to have great soft skills, ask questions, and be flexible. It was an honor working with Barron and Randy Mason and they treated me with respect and kindness.” – Austin Kilinski, Business Development Intern Spring 2024
“Throughout my time with CRS, I was exposed to the exciting world of lease renegotiations and the intricacies of securing favorable lease terms. Randy and Barron took me under their wing and encouraged me to ask as many questions as possible about the leasing process and how to create value for clients.” – Greg Minasian, Intern Summer 2023
“I had the pleasure of working for CRS this summer. While working for CRS, I gained many valuable skills that can be applied to any line of work. From the beginning, I was warmly welcomed by Randy and Barron. Their passion for their work and willingness to mentor me made me feel like a valued member of the team from day one.” – Isabella Yesin, Intern Summer 2023
“As someone on their way to getting their real estate license, the abundance of time Randy and Barron have taken to explain all aspects of completing a deal in today’s market has been invaluable. From cold calling to prospecting to sitting in on lease agreement deals, CRS has given me a front row seat to nearly every part of the tenant representation side of commercial real estate.” – Aiden, Intern Winter 2022
“As someone currently working to get their real estate license, this internship gave me the opportunity to gain real-world experience. Barron took the time to show me the different elements to a real estate deal which was really helpful.” – Jade, Intern Summer 2022
“CRS is all about putting their interns in the best position possible to succeed in whatever endeavor they choose to pursue following the internship. While other internships focus on handing them busy work, CRS made sure I developed vital skills necessary to succeed in any line of work. They take pride in how they develop and utilize their interns.” – Meelad Taufiq, Intern Winter 2021
During my time as an intern at Commercial Realty Specialists, I learned how to research real estate trends and social media trends on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. I created marketing materials through Canva, Constant Contact, and Doodly. – Sami Medeiros, Intern Winter 2021
“I really benefited from the experience I had at the office, coming in and learning about commercial real estate, helping with daily tasks, making calls, doing all I can to help provide value.” – Michael Pilovsky, Intern Fall 2020
“The hands-on approach that the management takes to make sure that interns are learning all of these skills was a highlight of my time at CRS.” – Grayson Morley, Intern Fall 2019
“During my time as an intern at CRS Commercial Real Estate, I had the great fortune of working with some incredible individuals to grow my skill set in the business environment.”- Gustavo A. Tinajero, Intern Summer 2019
“During my internship term, I was able to work and collaborate with fellow college students on projects for the company in a professional environment.”- Maddie Bertrand, Intern Summer 2019
“The internship itself sports many different experiences for the interns to really get a hands-on experience about what to expect in commercial real estate.”- Paul Dickey, Intern Summer 2019
“The management team was attentive and super hands-on with all of the interns which made my summer really productive and enjoyable.” – Tom Phoenix, Intern Summer 2019
“I learned a lot from Randy whether it was commercial real estate, marketing tactics, or just being professional and providing great customer service.” – Toan Vuong, Intern May 2019
“This internship helped build my strengths and gave me a taste of the prospective field I want to work in.”– Jasmine Tseng, Intern October 2018
“If you are a college student looking for an internship opportunity I would highly recommend Commercial Realty Specialists Internship program as a stepping stone to be successful in any industry of your choice.” -Brian Reilly, Intern August 2014
“Joining the CRS team has been my best business decision as a young professional without a doubt. I now have a whole new skill set that has led me to more opportunities in the work world.” -Greg Johnson, Intern Summer 2014
“Not only did I gain insight into the commercial real estate industry, but I also learned how to successfully market and brand a business through email, social media, and web design.” -Chris Darling, Intern August 2013
“I know for a fact that I can take the skills and knowledge I have gained from this internship and utilize them in my future career, whatever that may be.” -Jamie O’Donnell, Intern August 2013
“For any person looking to learn and be a part of experiences that will help their future endeavors, the Commercial Realty Specialists internship program is perfect … I highly recommend this internship for anyone who wants to learn and become skilled in a variety of different areas that will help a person get ready to start a career.” -John Costa, Intern July 2013
“Commercial Realty Specialists has a professional team environment that made my experience and time there something really special and created an atmosphere in which it was enjoyable to work.” -Wen Sun, Intern June 2013
“Working here has improved my people skills, technological skills, and my understanding of a professional business environment.” –Chad Milburn, Intern February 2012
“What is truly impressive about Randy is his love of teaching and mentoring young people through his own experiences and life lessons.” – Kevin MacNaughton, Intern January 2012
“This position is not just getting coffee and picking up the dry cleaning like many tend to be, it’s about business development and more importantly personal development.” – Nicole Beck, Intern January 2011
“While working for Randy Mason, I’ve expanded new grounds outside my comfort zone; from making business calls to going out and having face to face interactions with business contacts.” – Tony Awadalla, Intern April 2011
“During my time as an intern, I had the opportunity to develop and employ a cross-platform marketing strategy geared towards business development. I think it’s safe to say that many internship programs do not typically bestow this level of responsibility upon their participants, and while it was definitely challenging at times, it was truly rewarding.” – Eric Tenenbaum, Intern
“The tasks and duties assigned to me have each fulfilled a purpose in learning about the real estate industry or problem solving skills essential to running your own business. Through Randy’s counsel and positive reinforcement I am now highly confident in the realm of sales and marketing.” – Eric Ruggio, Intern
“Whether it be sitting in on phone calls or in-the-field client meetings, those experiences translate into great learning tools and have helped gain more value out of the internship. Randy is a man of his word and will provide a great internship experience for anyone who works for him.” –Tyler Johnson, Intern
“I had no idea what I would be getting into when starting this internship. And I have to say I am quite satisfied. I learned many things from how to make cold calls to how to prospect commercial offices. I figured out how to modify a website. I was able to use the knowledge that I had learned from college and use it in this internship. I also got to learn about a field that I had no knowledge of beforehand. I have gained a lot from this experience here at CRS.”- Ryan Lynch, Intern
“At CRS, I was able to gain first- hand experience in the commercial real estate industry. I learned about the many steps involved in a real estate transaction from finding a client to working out a lease. Interning at a small company allowed me to take a bigger role in the company overall. Everyday, Randy would give us a view into how he operates his business. I can’t wait to use all the knowledge I learned at CRS in my future career in commercial real estate.”- Taylor Lee, Intern
“Before I started this internship, I was unsure of what I wanted to do after I graduated college. I loosely knew that I wanted to get into Real Estate, but I didn’t know to what capacity. That’s why I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to intern at CRS. I learned more than I thought I would about being a commercial real estate broker. I gained plenty of hands-on knowledge and experience, such as taking calls with clients, prospecting, and marketing skills. This internship has taught me a lot, and it opened my eyes to the vast world of real estate.” – Luke Prendiville, Intern
“Being a real estate student I knew that I wanted to get an internship that gave me hands-on experience in the real estate world. This internship definitely gave me that opportunity to really see the day to day operations that go on in real estate. I knew very little about CRS when I first started interning here and am glad that it is a small firm as it allowed me to get to know those I worked with better and develop a more personal relationships with my fellow coworkers. This also allowed for me to have a bigger role in the day to day operations of CRS.”- Sean Blackmer, Intern
“I am so grateful I had the opportunity to intern at CRS. Before this internship, I was slightly interested in residential real estate, but after gaining first-hand experience in the commercial real estate industry, I am considering getting my masters in real estate and pursuing the commercial and development side. Being able to call potential clients and look at properties was especially interesting to me. I also was able to create content for social media and help start a tik tok page from scratch! This internship has not only taught me so much about the industry, but has also helped me improve my creativity and communication skills. The connections and experience I gained from this internship is so worth it and I now feel confident in my ability to succeed in the industry.”- Taylor Johnson, Intern
“Interning at CRS has given me the opportunity to gain experience in the commercial real estate industry and grow as an individual. Before this opportunity I had little interest in CRE but after having this opportunity and first hand experience I am more inclined to go into this area of real estate. Creating content for the social media platforms allowed me to use my creativity and do research of the market. I have developed skills with sales, marketing, social media, prospecting and time management. I highly recommend this internship.”- Kyra Turner, Intern
