Q&A With HFO investment real estate Employees
HFO investment real estate employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at HFO investment real estate
I've had a great long-term experience and look forward to a few more years here with these fine people before retirement.
Teamwork is awesome at HFO.
Q&A With HFO investment real estate Employees
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What part of HFO investment real estate's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Top Employee Response
We only focus on multifamily - so it's all growing fast. No difficulties as long as the economy keeps racing along and people keep moving here!
The company is expanding its reach into Washington State.
All commercial real estate companies are dependent on the economy to some extent and things run in cycles.
What's the office layout like at HFO investment real estate?
Offices surrounding cubes
New and modern, central broker cubes surrounded by offices.
What unique perks and benefits does HFO investment real estate provide?
Medical, dental, vacation, 401(k) with match, the usual
401(K); health and dental; great vacation benefits
How's the work life balance at HFO investment real estate?
As good as it gets
Fantastic.
Does HFO investment real estate have any remote positions?
Not at the present time but HFO is always looking to expand to new places if by "remote" you mean outside the Portland metro area.
Not at the present time but I wouldn't rule it out.
How does HFO investment real estate make decisions around promotions?
Depends on what's available and your career trajectory.
Depends on your interests, skills and abilities and the jobs available.
How's the vacation policy at HFO investment real estate?
Amazing. 2 weeks to start and up to five weeks after 5 years (sick + vacation as PTO)
Amazing! Vacation and sick are combined into PTO. First couple of years it's two weeks and then up from there, all the way to five weeks per year after five years.
What do people at HFO investment real estate think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
They're great at what they do which is why the company has grown from 5 people just a few years ago to 22 today.
There is no one with the title of CEO as the company is a partnership.
What are you most excited about working at HFO investment real estate?
The team environment and ability to participate in an industry vital to our time.
Innovation, passion for our product type, collaboration and expertise.
What are your coworkers at HFO investment real estate like?
Fun and collaborative.
Friendly and fun.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at HFO investment real estate?
Check in frequently with partners for feedback
How often do promotions happen at HFO investment real estate?
Rarely
What is the daily attire at HFO investment real estate?
Business casual is enforced
Is it possible to switch teams at HFO investment real estate? If so, what is the process?
It has happened but not as a general rule
What kinds of community outreach does HFO investment real estate participate in?
Numerous nonprofits and industry groups
What makes you the most proud about working at HFO investment real estate?
Passion, collaboration, and specialization.
How are the healthcare options at HFO investment real estate?
Amazing for staff.
What is the company mobility like at HFO investment real estate?
There are only 20 people. It’s limited.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Marketing department at HFO investment real estate?
1) Five years of professional services marketing experience 2) Hands-on experience in research, marketing, journalism or the proven ability to analyze and synthesize data 3) Ability to write professionally and to proofread, edit, and rewrite 3) Knowledge of website management, photography, and video production 4) Experience editing video and audio on desktop publishing applications or the ability to learn 5) Experience with email marketing and branding 6) Experience in direct mail marketing 7) Love of the industry and following the market, 8) Ability to identify trends and keeping the company at the forefront of advances in client-focused communications technology
How helpful was your Marketing team when you were first hired at HFO investment real estate?
I was the first real Marketing director
How would you compare interviewing at HFO investment real estate to other places you've interviewed?
Competent interviewers
What's the vibe like in the Marketing dept at HFO investment real estate? How many hours are you working?
Regular hours. Great work/life balance.
What's the Marketing team like at HFO investment real estate?
Professional and fun
How's the leadership on the Marketing team at HFO investment real estate?
Amazing
What's the pay like for Marketing roles at HFO investment real estate?
Mid range




