Real Estate Valuation Analyst (Atlanta, GA)

Altus Group • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Real Estate Valuation Analyst supports commercial real estate appraisal and valuation management. The analyst gains hands-on experience with property projects across the country, works with a diverse team, and receives mentorship from senior staff across a range of asset types. The role includes professional development and completion of ARGUS certification and Altus onboarding training.

The analyst learns and performs appraisal-management administration, including setting up the Argus Intelligence Platform, scheduling calls, and drafting engagement letters between clients and third-party appraisers. Using client-provided information such as rent rolls, operating statements, and tenant sales, the analyst learns to prepare and review cash flow models in ARGUS Enterprise.

The role also involves gathering and analyzing market and submarket data, developing valuation assumptions, and learning to assess property value. The analyst reviews third-party appraisal reports and ARGUS Enterprise models for factual and market assumptions, compares valuation metrics with benchmark data, and assesses whether reports are reasonable and comply with USPAP and state regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong business writing, research, quantitative, and analytical skills to complete an end-to-end appraisal review.
• Proficiency in Excel, including X-lookups, pivot tables, and DCF models.
• Proactive and resourceful approach, with commitment to continuous learning and certification.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to work outside regular hours.

Nice To Haves

• Potential exposure to the commercial real estate industry through internships.
• Familiarity with ARGUS Enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Argus Intelligence Platform setup, schedule calls, and draft engagement letters between clients and third-party appraisers.
• Learn and perform administrative tasks involved in the appraisal-management process.
• Prepare and review cash flow models using ARGUS Enterprise and factual data provided by clients.
• Gather and analyze market and submarket data and develop reasonable valuation assumptions, including market rent, rent growth, and investment yields.
• Review third-party appraisal reports and ARGUS Enterprise cash flow models for factual and market assumptions.
• Compare appraisal valuation metrics with benchmark data and assess the reasonableness of valuations.
• Help ensure appraisal reports comply with USPAP and state regulations.
• Complete onboarding training and become ARGUS Certified.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package prioritizing mental, physical, and financial well-being.
• Professional learning and development opportunities, including access to the Altus Intelligence Academy and its learning content.
• Mentorship from experienced commercial real estate professionals.
• Flexible work model aligning work location with work needs, using the office for collaboration and remote work for focused tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level