National Challenge

The National Real Estate Challenge

Each year, since 2002, teams of graduate students from the top-ranked business schools have been invited to Austin to participate in a case-based real estate competition.

The invitation-only case competition involves the analysis of a recent real estate transaction consummated by a leading global real estate firm. The contestants represent the most talented graduate real estate students that compete for the highest honors and cash awards. Judge panels consist of senior executives from leading real estate companies from across the U.S., creating outstanding opportunities for learning, networking and recruitment.

Challenge Benefits

• $25,000 in cash awards for top four finalist teams
• Nationally recognized corporate sponsors and judges
• Network with potential employers
• Challenge resume book
• Excellent resume builder
• National recognition

Corporate Sponsors

The National Real Estate Challenge is made possible through donations from corporate sponsors. Special thanks to our NREC Sponsors:

Challenge Sponsor

Host Sponsor

Case Sponsor

Lead Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

2020 NREC Winners

First Place ($10,000)
Adjacent Starbuckses
Northwestern, Kellogg

Second Place ($7,500)
Bright Leaf Real Estate Advisors
UNC

Third Place ($5,000)
Stone Wall Ventures
Georgetown

Fourth Place ($2,500)
Manzanita Capital
Berkeley