Commercial Property Valuation Analyst
About the position
Apprise by Walker & Dunlop , a wholly owned subsidiary of W&D, changes how our clients are served and delivers an elevated valuations experience. We drive faster, better valuation decisions and add value at every step of a deal. We combine industry-leading multifamily underwriting experience, data science, and analytics technology prowess. Our platform leverages the skills of the most trusted MAI-designated valuation experts in the U.S. and we are actively developing the appraisal tools of the future. The next generation of valuations experts manifests within Apprise, adopting and driving technology to become the nation's largest multifamily valuations company, while providing valuations service for many other specialties and sectors.
This position is a part of the Research Pool. The Research Pool is supporting the Apprise workforce in their day-to-day operations through analytics, research, and data collection, with the purpose of training high-potential analysts to become the next generation of valuation advisors. The position offers exposure to multiple valuation markets across the country and the ability to collaborate with various team members within Apprise.
Responsibilities
• Assist in various aspects of preparing legally compliant appraisal reports
• Heavy focus on appraisal report front end, to include regional, market, and property-level research and analysis
• Perform confirmation and data entry of rent comparables and sales comparables
• Responsible for the addition and organization of report addenda items
• Reconcile data sources in Apprise software application
• Assist in development and refinement of software programs and financial models for valuation applications
• Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, often in combination with travel
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business, or related
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong analytical skills: proven acumen in financial modeling or real estate underwriting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable on the phone with market participants
• Strong literary and grammatical competency; very comfortable with business-formal writing composition
• Strong propensity to take initiative with minimal direction
• A genuine interest in PropTech and multifamily real estate
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
Nice-to-haves
• Commercial/multifamily real estate internship experience preferred (valuation, underwriting, financial analysis a plus)
• Working knowledge of commercial real estate data services preferred: REIS, CoStar, RealPage, Yardi, ESRI, etc.
• Data science, statistics, or software programming experience, skills, or interest desirable
Benefits
• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023
• Comprehensive benefit options that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™
• Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
• Competitive dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) + match
• Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
• A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
• Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
• Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Career development opportunities
• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
Apprise by Walker & Dunlop , a wholly owned subsidiary of W&D, changes how our clients are served and delivers an elevated valuations experience. We drive faster, better valuation decisions and add value at every step of a deal. We combine industry-leading multifamily underwriting experience, data science, and analytics technology prowess. Our platform leverages the skills of the most trusted MAI-designated valuation experts in the U.S. and we are actively developing the appraisal tools of the future. The next generation of valuations experts manifests within Apprise, adopting and driving technology to become the nation's largest multifamily valuations company, while providing valuations service for many other specialties and sectors.
This position is a part of the Research Pool. The Research Pool is supporting the Apprise workforce in their day-to-day operations through analytics, research, and data collection, with the purpose of training high-potential analysts to become the next generation of valuation advisors. The position offers exposure to multiple valuation markets across the country and the ability to collaborate with various team members within Apprise.
Responsibilities
• Assist in various aspects of preparing legally compliant appraisal reports
• Heavy focus on appraisal report front end, to include regional, market, and property-level research and analysis
• Perform confirmation and data entry of rent comparables and sales comparables
• Responsible for the addition and organization of report addenda items
• Reconcile data sources in Apprise software application
• Assist in development and refinement of software programs and financial models for valuation applications
• Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, often in combination with travel
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business, or related
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong analytical skills: proven acumen in financial modeling or real estate underwriting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable on the phone with market participants
• Strong literary and grammatical competency; very comfortable with business-formal writing composition
• Strong propensity to take initiative with minimal direction
• A genuine interest in PropTech and multifamily real estate
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
Nice-to-haves
• Commercial/multifamily real estate internship experience preferred (valuation, underwriting, financial analysis a plus)
• Working knowledge of commercial real estate data services preferred: REIS, CoStar, RealPage, Yardi, ESRI, etc.
• Data science, statistics, or software programming experience, skills, or interest desirable
Benefits
• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023
• Comprehensive benefit options that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™
• Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
• Competitive dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) + match
• Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
• A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
• Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
• Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Career development opportunities
• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching