CBRE Senior Associate Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Q1. How do you rate yourself in MS Excel ?
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Q2. How do you value a Commercial office space?
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A Commercial office space is valued based on factors like location, size, condition, amenities, and market demand.
• Consider the location of the office space - proximity to transportation, amenities, and other businesses can affect value.

• Evaluate the size of the space in terms of square footage and layout.

• Assess the condition of the office space - any necessary repairs or renovations can impact value.

• Take into account th...read more
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Q3. What is the difference between IRR and XIRR?
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IRR calculates the internal rate of return for a series of cash flows, while XIRR calculates the internal rate of return for irregular cash flows.
• IRR assumes regular intervals between cash flows, while XIRR can handle irregular intervals.

• IRR requires a guess rate to calculate the return, while XIRR does not.

• XIRR is more accurate for investments with irregular cash flows, such as multiple investments and withdrawals at ...read more
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3.5 hours of financial modelling test

A hypothetical scenario was presented wherein a commercial IT park is not performing well and vacancy levels are quite high. The IT sector is not performing well and hence there is no leasing demand coming in. The IT park has substantial vacant land within the campus which can still be developed. A large automobile manufacturer want to setup its office in the campus but rental offered is quite low. Should the asset owner divest the IT park or develop the land and then divest the IT park or keep holding the asset and diversify the assets within the campus?

1 hour case study to presented in a PPT format