Commercial Property Valuation Analyst

Walker & Dunlop•Irvine, CA

7d•Hybrid

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.

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

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

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