Valuation Appraisal Appraiser

Senior Real Estate Appraiser leads and completes complex commercial, industrial, multifamily, and specialty type valuations, from scope definition through delivery of USPAP-compliant reports for the purpose of mortgage underwriting, acquisition/disposition, portfolio analysis, financial reporting purposes, estate purposes, dispute resolution and other intended uses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepare complete appraisal reports independently on complex properties. Oversight of work includes collaboration with senior level staff as well as review of reports.

• Conduct complete appraisals, examining and evaluating commercial properties to establish market value.

• Conduct market and comparable research, develop income, sales comparison, and cost approaches, perform highest-and-best-use analyses, and present and defend conclusions to clients, lenders, and counsel.

• Manage assignments, ensure QA/QC and regulatory compliance, mentor junior staff, and support proposals and business development.

• Make independent decisions and provide judgment in the development of the appraisal for complex properties.

• Inspect properties.

• Complete formal review responses with guidance if requested from senior staff members.

• Engage directly in client meetings.

• Maintain knowledge of current government regulations, zoning laws, and appraisal standards.

• Understand all necessary software programs used in the business.

• Maintain familiarity with necessary data sources.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in real estate or other related subjects such as economics and finance. Preference is given to MS or MBA in Real Estate.

• Must have state-appropriate Certified General Appraiser License.

• Minimum of 3–6 years professional experience as a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser.

• Must have experience and be skilled in writing appraisals and appraisal reviews of complex commercial properties.

• Solid understanding of real property valuation concepts, commercial real estate terminology, and property tax jurisdictional processes and procedures.

• Knowledge of Argus preferred.

• Strong analytical and writing skills.

• Strong communication skills, with both clients and market participants related to research.

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Senior Appraisers receive an annual base non-recoverable draw against fee payments.  Senior Appraisers earn commission fees which are offset against the draw and based on completed valuation, advisory, and related services multiplied by a competitive commission rate. A portion of such commissions may be paid in cash and a portion may be paid in the form of equity (which shall be subject to the terms of the applicable award documents). In addition to the draw and commissions, this position is eligible to receive a competitive benefits package.

Benefits and Perks

• Industry-leading Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks)

• Generous healthcare

• Bright Horizons back-up care program

• Generous paid time off

• Education reimbursement

• Opportunities to network and connect

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.