Director

Walker & Dunlop

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities. Department Overview 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or Economics Preferred
5 plus years of commercial/multifamily real estate appraisal experience
Active and in good standing General Appraiser Certification strongly preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and commercial real estate data services such as REIS, CoStar, etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills: proven acumen in financial modeling or real estate underwriting
Detail oriented
Strong organizational and time management skills
Able to work well both autonomously as well as in a team environment
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

Some staff leadership or client-facing sales experience preferred
Achievement of or substantial progress toward the MAI designation preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting the team in the production and/or review of appraisal and consulting assignments in various markets
Manage client contact from engagement to revision requests and coordinate procurement of all due-diligence materials
Conduct property tours and competitive market research
Train, manage, and review assistance, as needed
Assist and direct staff appraisers and research analysts throughout project lifecycle
Participate in advancement of proprietary valuation software
Develop new and existing client relationships nationwide
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