Appraiser, Senior

Cantor Fitzgerald•New York, NY

10d

About The Position

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. This role conducts market and comparable research, develops income, sales comparison, and cost approaches, performs highest-and-best-use analyses, and presents and defends conclusions to clients, lenders, and counsel. The appraiser also manages assignments, ensures QA/QC and regulatory compliance, mentors junior staff, and supports proposals and business development. Make independent decisions and provide judgement 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in real estate or other related subjects such as economics and finance.
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 appraisal 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.
Strong analytical and writing skills.
Strong communication skills, with both clients and market participants related to research.
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to MS or MBA in real estate.
Knowledge of Argus preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Conducts market and comparable research, develops income, sales comparison, and cost approaches, performs highest-and-best-use analyses, and presents and defends conclusions to clients, lenders, and counsel.
Manages assignments, ensures QA/QC and regulatory compliance, mentors junior staff, and supports proposals and business development.
Make independent decisions and provide judgement 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.