Job Description — Residential Real Estate Internship (Unpaid, For‑Credit)Title: Residential Real Estate Internship (Unpaid, For‑Credit)
Location: Hybrid (office + field shadowing + remote projects)
Duration: 8–10 weeks (flexible), ~10–15 hours/week
Compensation: Unpaid; academic credit available if approved by your school. Pre‑approved, internship‑related expenses may be reimbursed.
About the Internship
Prodigy Residential’s internship is an educational, project‑based program that introduces students to the business of residential brokerage—market analysis, listing marketing, client experience design, and transaction workflows. Interns observe and learn under close supervision and complete structured assignments designed for skill‑building.
Scope note: This internship focuses only on residential brokerage. It does not include any work related to a development company or a consulting company.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, interns will be able to:
Explain the residential transaction lifecycle (buyer and seller sides) and key milestones.
Perform an entry‑level comparative market analysis (CMA) using public and brokerage‑approved data sources.
Draft a property marketing plan (messaging, digital channels, timeline) aligned with Fair Housing best practices.
Map a transaction workflow and identify the responsibilities of agents, clients, and vendors.
Build a basic micro‑market report for a neighborhood (inventory, pricing trends, days on market).
Use brokerage tools (e.g., CRM, digital marketing platforms, e‑signature software) in a training/sandbox environment.
Educational Activities (examples)
All activities are educational, non‑licensed, and performed under supervision:
Shadow licensed agents during listing prep, showings, and open‑house setups; observe client interactions.
Build practice CMAs with training data and public records; present findings to your mentor.
Draft listing copy and a property marketing brief (reviewed by mentor before any real‑world use).
Create a social media content calendar and simple property flyers using brokerage templates.
Clean and segment training CRM data; draft nurture sequences (internal practice only).
Document transaction steps and create checklists/playbooks for common scenarios.
Compile weekly micro‑market snapshots from approved data sources and public market reports.
Compliance boundaries: Interns do not solicit business, negotiate, quote terms, conduct unsupervised showings, draft or explain contracts, or perform tasks that require a real estate license. Any participation in open houses or tours is observational or administrative and always under direct supervision, consistent with state law.
Ideal Candidate
Currently enrolled in college/university (Marketing, Business, Economics, Urban Studies, Communications, or related).
Strong writing, research, and presentation skills; comfortable with spreadsheets and slide tools.
Professionalism, confidentiality, and an interest in residential neighborhoods and housing trends.
Availability to align with program milestones and occasional field shadowing.
Program Logistics
Schedule: Flexible within Mon–Sat; core collaboration windows set with mentor.
Tools Provided: Access to training/sandbox versions of CRM, e‑signature, and marketing tools; templates and style guides.
Mentorship: Weekly 1:1 mentor check‑ins + skills workshops led by licensed professionals.
Evaluation: Progress checkpoints Weeks 3, 6, and final capstone presentation in Week 8/10.
Academic Credit: Prodigy Residential will complete required school forms upon request.
Equal Opportunity: Prodigy Residential is an Equal Opportunity Organization.
How to Apply
Email careers@prodigyresidential.com with your resume.
Unpaid Internship Disclosure (Primary‑Beneficiary Focus): This program is designed for education and academic credit, with training similar to what would be given in an academic setting; the schedule accommodates classes; interns do not displace employees; there is no expectation of compensation or employment at the end of the program.
Compliance & Boundaries
Unpaid, Educational Focus: No expectation of wages or employment; schedule respects classes; tasks do not replace paid staff.
Non‑Licensed Activities: Interns do not negotiate, set or discuss price/terms with consumers, host unsupervised showings, or prepare/interpret legal documents.
Supervision: All field activity is observational or administrative and under a licensed professional’s direct supervision, in accordance with state law.
Data & Confidentiality: NDA required; no sharing of client information; training data used wherever feasible.
Safety & Accessibility: Field shadows follow safety protocols; accommodations available on request.