Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales compared to JLL Capital Markets

I am writing to gain more insight on the exit opportunities and compensation of working at JLL vs Walker and Dunlop. As well as a comparison between Investment Sales and Capital Markets. The market and deal flow for both offers seems to be Top Notch.

What do you think is a better option in terms of compensation and exit opportunities? 

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I interned at both in their capital markets groups. Both firms have great brands- JLL’s is undoubtedly stronger nationally but quality of brokerage shops are always on a market specific basis. WD is heavy in the multifamily space, JLL has groups in all asset classes. Depends on the producer for your group but both firms are great. If it’s a primary market I would guess JLL will be stronger but in Orange County WD is killing it right now

 

Compensation should be in line for both positions. Capital markets team generally have more deal flow, but lower fees and vice versa for IS. If you're comparing institutional teams for either side compensation should be relatively the same. Not familiar with either team you mentioned but try to get a sense of what the average deal size is for each. The one working on larger deals is going to lead you with more connections to larger institutional buy side firms, and will be an easier transition. And yes you can go from debt/equity placement to an equity acquisitions role relatively easy. It is far easier to change from debt to equity,  especially at a junior level, than this website would make it seem. 

 
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