ELIFIN® Commercial Real Estate Apprenticeship Program

A 10-Week Intensive Training for Future CRE Agents in New Orleans, Lafayette & Baton Rouge

Unpaid • High Commitment • High Opportunity

ELIFIN® is Louisiana's #1 commercial real estate brokerage by number of sales. Our top producers earn well into six figures and beyond, work with the highest caliber clients in the state, and build careers that give them the freedom to be there for their family and friends.

The Opportunity

The ELIFIN® Apprenticeship Program is how we build our next group of top agents. It is a focused 10-week immersion designed for individuals ready to launch a career in commercial real estate brokerage, trained directly by ELIFIN's Sales Manager and the top producers in our market. This program is built for people already licensed or obtaining their license during the program, who are ready to go all in on building a career as a professional CRE agent.

We are opening a maximum of six (6) spots in the September 14, 2026 class. Apply now.

Why ELIFIN®

• Louisiana's #1 commercial real estate brokerage by number of sales. 2,000+ deals closed and counting, with clients that include the CEOs, investors, developers, and business owners shaping Louisiana's growth.
• A purpose-driven, high-accountability culture. 57,262 prospecting dials in 2025, and year-over-year revenue growth of 40 to 70% each of the last two years.
• Proprietary data and technology. AI-powered research tools, automated buyer lists, and market intelligence give our agents an edge a traditional brokerage cannot replicate.
• $87 million in open commission opportunity across New Orleans, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge in 2025. The territory is wide open for agents ready to compete for it.
• Everything required to win, already in place. Culture, team, sales system, training, low direct competition, and a track record to back all of it up.

What You'll Do

As an ELIFIN® Apprentice, you'll build the habits, discipline, and knowledge base that let new agents perform at a high level from day one. Over the 10-week program, you will:

• Train directly with ELIFIN's Sales Manager and our top-producing agents
• Become an expert in your specialized area of focus
• Participate in regular training on the full commercial real estate deal cycle
• Learn the fundamentals of prospecting, outreach, and cold calling
• Shadow agents during meetings, pitches, and property tours
• Gain exposure to marketing strategy, lead generation, and pipeline development
• Work alongside high performers who move fast and expect excellence
• Push yourself harder than in any other job you're considering out of school

This is an action-driven, high-intensity environment built to prepare you to succeed as a full-time agent. It is not an internship. There is no busy work. You are not doing tasks for someone else. You are building yourself.

Who This Program Is For

You're an ideal candidate for our apprenticeship if you align with the following:

Demographic Fit

• Recent college graduate or current student in your final semester
• Prior sales experience is a plus (CRE preferred but not required)
• Able to live without guaranteed income for the 6 months of ramp time as a new commission-only agent, without working a second job. Success in CRE brokerage requires you to go all in and be totally focused. Our top producers earn well into six figures and beyond.

Geographic Fit

You should call the market you're applying to "home" and want to stay connected to your community.

• New Orleans
• Lafayette
• Baton Rouge

Psychographic Fit

• Coachable, driven, and relentlessly opportunistic
• Want to win, not coast
• Focused, self-accountable, and able to push through discomfort
• Value mentorship and enjoy being recognized for results
• Want freedom, flexibility, and uncapped income
• Willing to do the hard work required to build the life you want
• Confident communicating with business owners, investors, and high-net-worth individuals
• Gritty, likable, curious, and competitive

What Happens After the Apprenticeship?

The expectation is for top performers to transition into a full-time CRE Agent role at ELIFIN®, where income potential is uncapped and tied directly to your results. Top producers at ELIFIN earn well into six figures and beyond.

Each agent specializes in a property type and market, from selling multi-million-dollar apartment buildings to leasing retail space to the city's hottest new restaurant, from leasing office space to some of the world's largest corporations to selling large industrial warehouses. These are just a few of the specialties. The agent positions we offer are exciting, fulfilling, and lucrative for exceptional people willing to put in the work to get what they want out of life.

Next Steps

Within 10 minutes of submitting your application, you will receive an email with instructions on completing our assessments.

If you don't see it in your inbox or spam folder, please call our office at 800-895-9329.