Multifamily Appraisals, Senior (Remote)

Freddie Mac•McLean, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Freddie Mac, the country’s largest multifamily lender, is recruiting for a position on the Real Estate Services team as a senior appraisal consultant. The Real Estate Services team provides technical services, standards oversight, and training for third-party property reports. The incumbent will primarily serve as an appraisal subject matter expert providing strategic consulting services on complex multifamily apartment properties and valuation-related matters. Additional duties will include acting as a consultant to internal business areas on issues related to property appraisal and valuation; monitoring technical and regulatory changes related to real estate valuation; supporting vendor management and appraiser oversight activities; and participating in technology enhancement and process improvement initiatives. The position is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and communicating property-related risks and appraisal issues that impact the valuation risk of Freddie Mac Multifamily loans. We regularly interact with the commercial appraisal community, our Optigo Lender network, and with internal Freddie Mac groups such as underwriting, production, legal, and asset management. You will serve as a member of the Real Estate Services team as a senior appraisal consultant, providing strategic guidance on valuation matters and supporting various business initiatives across the multifamily platform. Your expertise will help ensure sound valuation practices and mitigate property and appraisal-related risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited four-year college, or equivalent experience; graduate degree preferred
5–7 years of relevant experience in narrative commercial real estate appraisal, with strong and credible expertise appraising multifamily properties
Certified general real estate appraiser (or equivalent) in at least one state
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Strong analytical and technology skills
Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

Nice To Haves

MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute strongly preferred
Experience reviewing third-party narrative appraisal reports preferred, including familiarity with property condition and environmental reports
Specialized knowledge of multifamily sub-property types or specific geographic markets is a plus
Experience in a financial regulatory environment preferred
Experience with data analysis and reporting tools preferred

Responsibilities

Provide consultation on appraisal and valuation matters to internal business partners
Respond to internal and external inquiries on valuation matters
Order and review appraisals for internal stakeholders, including for unstabilized/troubled assets
Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests
Assist in the development and maintenance of appraisal standards, policies, and procedures aligned to industry best practices
Conduct compliance and quality reviews
Support risk management initiatives and provide subject matter expertise for appraisal-related policy updates
Provide appraisal guidance and feedback to lenders and appraisers
Coordinate with internal business partners in understanding property-related risk and impacts to value
Maintain relationships with industry professionals and vendors
Support contract management and vendor oversight activities
Participate in cross-functional teams and committees
Participate in technology enhancement projects
Support digital transformation initiatives
Contribute to process improvement efforts
Assist with data management, reporting, and analysis projects
Conduct training sessions for internal and external stakeholders
Participate in industry conferences and professional events
Fulfill continuing education requirements
Maintain current knowledge of industry developments