The Real8 Difference.
Industry experts. Direct sourcing of top talent. A proven track record of results.
Recent Placements
Vice President of Property Management in Tennessee
Director of Asset Management – South Carolina
CEO – Affordable Housing in Massachusetts
President – Retail Subsidiary in North Carolina
Regional Vice President – Multifamily Affordable in New York

Chris Aretta
PARTNER / CO-FOUNDER

Lisa Pyle
PARTNER / CO-FOUNDER
Real8 Group isn’t just our name, it tells our story.
Real8 Group was founded in the eighth month of 2018 by experienced Partners who were—and still are—committed to excellence in recruitment. Joined by several talent acquisition specialists, the team totaled eight professionals who focused on building a real estate focused business based on real honesty and real transparency.
Our Core Values
Trust & Transparency
Building trust is crucial to everything we do. We keep communication open, honest, and straightforward, ensuring accountability every step of the way.
Client-Centered Focus
Our clients are at the heart of our work. We take the time to understand their unique challenges and objectives, ensuring our approach is tailored to deliver real value.
Mutual Success
When our clients win, we win. We take pride in their success and work to build relationships that last.
Foresight & Adaptability
We remain accessible to support our clients as their needs evolve, helping them to build teams that contribute to evolving needs and goals.

Constantly striving to deliver
On average, one candidate is hired for every five interviewed
We’ve placed candidates in
states across the country
At Real8, we have the ability to identify top local candidates in any market across the United States. Our expertise also extends to conducting comprehensive regional and national searches to uncover the real estate industry’s most talented professionals. With deep experience and market knowledge, we ensure that no stone is left unturned—delivering exceptional talent, every time.
At Real8, we have the ability to identify top local candidates in any market across the United States. Our expertise also extends to conducting comprehensive regional and national searches to uncover the real estate industry’s most talented professionals. With deep experience and market knowledge, we ensure that no stone is left unturned—delivering exceptional talent, every time.
Our Market Sectors

Multifamily Conventional
From market-rate to luxury housing, our experienced recruiting team can identify the top performers in the industry.

Multifamily Affordable
Whether you are seeking expertise in LIHTC, Section 8, or other affordable programs, our recruiters can uncover professionals who align with your needs and mission.

Single Family Rental & Build-To-Rent
We understand rental housing and its investment potential. We will find you talented professionals who understand it too.

Self Storage
We have over 25 years of experience partnering with self storage developers, owners and managers. Real8 is the leading search firm for self storage companies.

Medical Office
Real8 has recruited and placed real estate leaders in Medical Office Buildings (MOB) and other healthcare facilities throughout the country.

Student Housing
Real8 has partnered with universities, soroities and off campus housing managers to place mid and senior level professionals.

Mixed Use
We understand the unique challenges of large mixed-use assets and bring proven experience in filling roles across the entire lifecycle—from development through operations.

Retail
From chain stores to large, enclosed malls, our firm can identify the industry’s leading professionals.

Industrial
Whether an industrial parks or large warehouses, Real8 has placed industrial talent across the United States.