2025 Women in CRE: Julie Freshman, MG Commercial Real Estate

What drew you to commercial real estate, and what keeps you passionate? Prior to becoming a commercial real estate broker, I worked in the environmental consulting and engineering field for 15 years. Most of the projects I worked on involved a commercial real estate transaction and I found myself becoming more and more interested in the whole transaction process rather than just the environmental side of it. I was looking for a career change and decided commercial real estate brokerage would be a good fit. Helping clients through the transaction process, the variety of deals I work on, and the team members I work with at MG Commercial keep me passionate.

What advice would you give to a woman considering a career in commercial real estate? My advice to a woman pursuing a career in commercial real estate would be to find some mentors in the field that can help guide you, and to find a reputable commercial real estate firm to work with in your desired market that will provide you with the support and guidance to grow. I would let her know that it can be a very rewarding career with lots of room for growth, especially with patience, persistence and a good work ethic.