The UW's Interdisciplinary Real Estate Program is distinctive in a number of regards including:

1. Unique Discipline: Argues real estate is a unique asset class and a distinct academic discipline.
2. Interdisciplinary Field: Approaches real estate as an interdisciplinary field with special emphasis on fundamentals.
3. Behavioral Science: Recognizes real estate is a behavioral science in which real estate transactions and activities are negotiated decisions made under conditions of uncertainty.
4. Applied/Theoretical Orientation: Draws on a solid theoretical foundation that links real estate to its urban land economics roots and helps build a unique body of thought necessary to support applied decision-making.
5. Sustainable Practices: Realizes the importance of developing sustainable business and professional practices that are necessary to long-term career success.
6. Self-Sustaining: Operates under a self-sustaining business model within a public university setting.