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The Real Estate Organization (REO) educates, connects, and advances its members across the commercial real estate industry, including development, brokerage, management, consulting, and capital allocation.
In connection with the Texas Tech Center for Real Estate, REO provides its members with opportunities to interact with commercial real estate industry professionals personally, observe real estate projects first-hand, and practically analyze real estate markets and investments.
Become an REO member today to gain knowledge, build meaningful connections, and begin your journey in commercial real estate!
Upcoming Events

Feb 7, 2025
REO Resume Book - Submissions Due
5:00 pm |
REO will publish and distribute a members' resume book to commercial real estate employers. To be included, you must: (1) be a dues-paying member of REO for the current semester, (2) attend a CMC resume workshop or a CMC resume consultation, and (3) submit your resume before the deadline!
Submit Your Resume
Feb 7, 2025
Night to Shine
6:00 pm | Southcrest (3801 South Loop 289)
Night to Shine is an unforgettable worldwide celebration event, honoring and valuing people with special needs. To volunteer: (1) complete a background check for $10 (REO will reimburse) and (2) attend a 90-minute volunteer training at Southcrest.
Volunteer Registration
Feb 12, 2025
REO Media Day
5:00 pm | Rawls College of Business
35-person limit. Business professional dress. Recommended color pallet: blues and neutrals. Group shots first followed by headshots. Dues paying members get free headshots. Non dues paying members can get headshots for $10 cash. Clothes rental options available at the Career Closet. Contact Mattie Gonzalez with questions.
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Feb 12, 2025
REO Speaker Meeting
6:00 pm | NW112
Come network with other members and hear from Dave Marcinkowski of Madera Residential.
Save the Date
Feb 14, 2025
Real Estate Financial Modeling - Registration Deadline
5:00 pm |
Want to build your Excel financial modeling skills? The Center for Real Estate will host a six (6) session Excel-based modeling training on from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesdays in February, March, and April. First-come, first-serve basis to sign up (limited to 30 students). Admission to the training session is provided for a minimal cost ($30).
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Feb 14, 2025
2025 Real Estate & Banking Case Competition - Registration Deadline
5:00 pm |
Open to teams of three (3) to five (5) undergraduate and/or graduate Rawls students. Teams will present to a panel of judges on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The winning team will receive $1,000 per student.
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Feb 18, 2025
REO Social Event - Cooking Class
5:30 pm | Texas Tech Kitchen
Limited spots are available, so register today! Contact Abigail Gillman or Ben Lashaway with questions.
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Feb 25, 2025
Etiquette Reception and Dinner
5:30 pm | Rawls College of Business
The Rawls Career Management Center (CMC) Etiquette Dinner and Reception is an event designed to provide students with essential knowledge and skills related to professional dining etiquette in a formal setting.
CMC Event Info
Mar 7, 2025
REO Industry Trip - Applications Due
5:00 pm |
REO will take ten (10) members on an industry trip to Fort Worth on April 9 β 11. Students are selected based on academics, work experience, and REO involvement.
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Mar 12, 2025
REO Speaker Meeting
6:00 pm | NW112
Come network with other members and hear from Scott Womack of Coldwell Banker Commercial Capital Advisors.
Save the Date
Apr 5, 2025
REO Development Tour
10:00 AM | Lubbock, Texas
REO is organizing a bus tour to see different development sites in Lubbock. Contact Sebastian Gutierrez or Seiji Hatch with questions.
Save the Date
Apr 12, 2025
REO Service Event
1:00 PM | Texas Girls & Boys Ranch
Each semester, REO participates in a service project for the local Lubbock community.
Save the Date
Apr 16, 2025
REO Speaker Meeting
6:00 pm | NW112
Come network with other members and hear from John Barker of 180 Multifamily.
Save the Date
Apr 25, 2025
Fall 2025 REO Officer Applications Due
5:00 pm |
If selected for an interview, interviews will be held in the Rawls College of Business at various times during the week of April 28 - May 2. A sign-up form for specific interview times will be circulated to selected candidates.
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