Associate, Commercial Real Estate Valuations

Walker & Dunlop•Irvine, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Apprise Associate, you will support the delivery of high-quality, compliant valuation reports that inform critical real estate decisions for lenders, investors, and other market participants. Through detailed analysis and collaboration with experienced valuation professionals, you will help strengthen Apprise’s reputation as a trusted valuation partner while contributing to the development of innovative tools and processes shaping the future of the appraisal profession.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or Business preferred)
Active and good standing Appraiser Trainee license (or on track to complete)
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

Preferred 2+ years of commercial/multifamily real estate valuation, underwriting, or financial analysis experience
Working knowledge of commercial real estate data services preferred: REIS, CoStar, RealPage, Yardi, ESRI, etc.

Responsibilities

Participate in all aspects of preparing legally-compliant appraisal reports in and around the assigned territory
Compile relevant macro- and micro-level market research
Catalog and analyze property-specific financial due-diligence materials, including income and expense statements, rent rolls, purchase and sale agreements, offering memoranda, investment proformas, development cost budgets, federal housing subsidy contracts, etc.
Conduct competitive market research and analyze comparable sales, rents, amenities, locations, etc.
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

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