2026 Real Estate Entry-level Jobs in Iowa
When you think of entry-level jobs in real estate, or of any jobs in real estate for that matter, you probably picture real estate agents who work to show and (hopefully!) sell houses and other properties. While there certainly are a lot of real estate agents working today, you should know that this isn’t the only career opportunity the real estate world has to offer. Many people, for example, choose to take real estate jobs as appraisers. These professionals are responsible for inspecting homes and other properties and for using the information they gather to assess the value of those properties. Appraisers are also responsible for noting any serious issues with a property, such as mold build-up in a home or problematic flooring that could present a safety hazard to potential buyers. If you’re not the type who likes to get your hands dirty and you think you’d be happier behind the scenes, you could consider becoming a real estate marketing coordinator or assistant marketing coordinator. These real estate entry-level jobs allow you to help individual realtors or realty firms by promoting houses, commercial establishments, and other properties that are for sale and/or by maintaining a good image for the firm or individual realtor in the public eye. As you can see, there are more opportunities in real estate than simply being a real estate agent. Of course, if that’s what you want to do, those positions tend to be relatively easy to come by and, if you’re good at it, you can enjoy a healthy salary, even in today’s tough economic times.
Real Estate Showing Agent - Johnston
Real Estate Showing Agent - Clive
Real Estate Showing Agent - Council Bluffs
Commercial Real Estate Intern
Commercial Real Estate Advisor
Maintenance Technician - Aterra Real Estate
Field Inspector 1099 Contractor
Project Planner - Mechanical
Business Broker M&A Advisor
$100,000-$120,000 per year
Insurance Sales Representative
Outside Sales Representative - Commercial Cleaning
Property Manager | Pay: $60k to $65k, plus bonus & commission
Apartment Leasing Consultant $18.00/hr. plus Commissions
Agency Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member
Customer Care Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member
Embedded Software Engineer I (Onsite)
Systems Engineer I - Mission Sensor Manager (Onsite)
Software Engineer I (Onsite)
Flight Controls Systems Engineer I - Onsite
Software Engineer I (Onsite)
Flight Control Software Engineer I (Onsite)
Systems Engineer I (Onsite)
Systems Engineer Associate - Algorithms (ONSITE)
Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach
Conductor Trainee - Sioux City, IA - Furloughed Employees Encouraged to Apply
Delivery Specialist
Customer Retention Associate
Hose Installation Technician
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
$72,000-$100,000 per year
Patient Advocate Specialist (Hybrid, bilingual Spanish) - MercyOne Children's Hospital
$55,000-$55,000 per year
Operations Manager (Starting Summer 2026) Food Distribution Center - Cedar Falls, IA
$73,000-$132,000 per year








