Nellie Day Education: University of California, Irvine, University of Southern California Location: San Diego, California Highlights Marketing and public relations consultant to real estate firms for over ten yearsFormer Editor of the Western Real Estate Business MagazineFreelance writer for real estate publicationsEarned a master's in journalism from USC Experience Nellie Day has been working in the commercial real estate industry for over 10 years. She is a freelance writer for a number of regional, national, and international publications, and serves as a marketing and PR consultant for real estate firms.Day began her real estate career working for a national commercial real estate brokerage and investment firm. She spent four years supporting brokers who handled multi-million-dollar deals, helping new agents get on their feet, creating a client feedback system, and assisting with key public relations and marketing campaigns.After receiving her Master's in journalism from USC, Day served as contributing editor and associate editor of a Southern California-based commercial real estate publication and online news website.Now a full-time writer and consultant, Day has covered the industry from every angle and stage within the market cycle. Her journalistic expertise has allowed her to advise PR companies, marketing departments and real estate firms on the best ways to position themselves and their clients within the commercial landscape. From macro trends within the global marketplace to the sale of a land lot in a small town, Day has covered a broad range of real estate subjects. Education Bachelor's degree in English and sociology from UC IrvineMaster's degree in journalism from USC About The Balance The Balance, a Dotdash Meredith brand, makes money easy to understand. We give people tools they need to not only make smart financial decisions but also prepare for the experiences they will have along the way. Our team of expert writers and editors have extensive qualifications in the topics they cover, and many of them have MBAs, PhDs, CFPs, and other advanced degrees and professional certifications. We require our writers to use primary sources in their articles, which are also approved by our Financial Review Board and fact-checked. You can learn more about the standards we follow in producing accurate, unbiased content in our editorial policy.