Is Real Estate Development a Good Career for Women?

June 9, 2025 | Kristi Kandel

ASK:

Can women actually succeed in real estate development, even though it’s still mostly men?

ANSWER:

Hell yes. And not just succeed, women can lead here. At Local Real Estate Developer (LRED), we’ve worked with so many women who are building incredible projects and driving real change in their communities. Real estate development is about solving problems, building trust, and bringing people together.

Those aren’t just industry skills. Those are strengths women already bring to the table.

What’s shifting now is access. You don’t need to wait for an invitation to this industry. At LRED, we’re building spaces where women don’t just join the conversation because they lead it.

 Whether you’re coming from design, project management, nonprofits, or totally outside the industry, you belong here. We’re here to give you the tools, the mentorship, and the community to help you step into leadership on your terms.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Real estate development needs more women, especially at the local level.
   
• Women already have the skills this work requires: leadership, empathy, and problem-solving.
   
• The path is wide open. You don’t need to know construction or have a financial background to get started.
   
• LRED is a supportive space for women stepping into real estate development for the first time.
   

PEOPLE ALSO ASK:

Are there mentorship programs for women in real estate?

• Yes! Local Real Estate Developer (LRED) offers mentorship and training designed to support locals—including women—who are stepping into development. We make the process practical, accessible, and built for real people in real communities.

What are some challenges women face in this industry?

• AWomen sometimes find themselves navigating networks and conversations where they haven’t historically been centered. At LRED, we focus on building new, inclusive networks that welcome women, and we share stories of women developers on the Local Real Estate Developer Podcast to highlight their path and open doors for others.

How can I find a community of women developers?

• LRED connects you to a growing, supportive community of women and local developers actively working on projects. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Through our mentorship programs and the Local Real Estate Developer Podcast, we’ve built a space where you can learn, connect, and lead.

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