"The best part of the job is being able to see the tangible results," says Nichole D. Cortese of Loeb & Loeb in New York City.

Commercial real estate has traditionally been a difficult field for women, however, gender equality within the industry is slowly improving, thanks to trail-blazing professionals.

"I love of the 'mental aerobics' of complex real estate deals," says Nathalia Bernardo of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel.

"Spend time with people you like and care about, and invest your energies in activities and organizations that speak to your passions. In doing so, you will find true commonality with people which will lead to authentic relationships," says Samantha Wallack of Blank Rome.