How much does GPA matter after first job in real estate?

How much does undergrad GPA matter after your first job if you are trying to transition to a CBRE/Eastdil investment sales analyst position in a major market after 1-2 years of relevant work experience in real estate? Also, do MM REPE firms still care about undergrad GPA after you've been working for 2-4 years? I know the Blackstones, TPGs and Carlyles of the world care, but how about places like Prudential and Walton Street?

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I'd argue that most real estate places don't even care about your GPA for your first job, let alone later jobs. Especially brokerage firms.

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