ELIFIN® Commercial Real Estate Apprenticeship Program
A 10-week intensive training for future CRE agents in New Orleans, Lafayette, and 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.
Program at a Glance
| Detail | ELIFIN® Commercial Real Estate Apprenticeship |
|---|---|
| Length | 10 weeks |
| Next class starts | September 14, 2026 |
| Class size | Maximum of six (6) apprentices |
| Markets | New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge |
| Compensation | Unpaid |
| License | Already licensed, or obtaining your license during the program |
| Taught by | ELIFIN’s Sales Manager and top-producing agents |
| Format | In-person, action-driven, high intensity |
| After the program | Full-time CRE Agent role for top performers, commission-only, uncapped |
| Apply | elifinrealty.com/careers |
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.
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. See how to start a career in commercial real estate in Louisiana for the full path.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ELIFIN Commercial Real Estate Apprenticeship?
The ELIFIN® Apprenticeship is a 10-week intensive training program for future commercial real estate agents in New Orleans, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Apprentices train directly with ELIFIN’s Sales Manager and top-producing agents on the full commercial real estate deal cycle, prospecting, outreach, marketing strategy, and pipeline development. It is not an internship: there is no busy work and no tasks performed for someone else. ELIFIN is Louisiana’s #1 commercial real estate brokerage by number of sales.
How long is the ELIFIN apprenticeship and when does the next class start?
The program runs 10 weeks. The next class starts September 14, 2026, with a maximum of six (6) spots.
Is the ELIFIN apprenticeship paid?
No. The ELIFIN® Apprenticeship is unpaid. It is a high-commitment, high-opportunity program designed as a direct path into a full-time commission-only CRE Agent role, where income is uncapped and top producers earn well into six figures and beyond. Candidates should be able to live without guaranteed income through roughly 6 months of ramp time as a new agent, without working a second job.
Do I need a real estate license to apply?
You need to be already licensed or be obtaining your license during the program.
Which Louisiana markets is the apprenticeship offered in?
New Orleans, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge. You should call the market you’re applying to home and want to stay connected to that community.
What happens after the ELIFIN apprenticeship?
The expectation is for top performers to transition into a full-time CRE Agent role at ELIFIN®. Each agent specializes in a property type and market, from selling multi-million-dollar apartment buildings, to leasing retail space, to leasing office space to large corporations, to selling industrial warehouses. Income potential is uncapped and tied directly to results.
Who should apply to the ELIFIN apprenticeship?
Recent college graduates and current students in their final semester who are coachable, driven, self-accountable, and comfortable communicating with business owners, investors, and high-net-worth individuals. Prior sales experience is a plus, with commercial real estate preferred but not required.
How do I apply to the ELIFIN apprenticeship?
Apply through the ELIFIN careers page. Within 10 minutes of submitting your application you will receive an email with instructions on completing ELIFIN’s assessments. If it does not arrive in your inbox or spam folder, call 800-895-9329.
Ready to apply?
Six spots. One class. It starts September 14, 2026, and it is the fastest path we know into a commercial real estate career in Louisiana.
Program details: Class size, start date, and program length apply to the September 14, 2026 cohort and are subject to change. The apprenticeship is unpaid. Placement into a full-time CRE Agent role is based on performance and is not guaranteed. Agent positions are commission-only; earnings vary by individual, market, and specialty, and no specific income is promised or implied. Brokerage sales ranking per LACDB.com (Louisiana Commercial Database). Prospecting dial count and open commission opportunity figures cover January 1 through December 31, 2025.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational and recruiting purposes only and does not constitute an offer of employment or a guarantee of earnings. ELIFIN® Realty is an equal opportunity employer.