Valuation Associate

CBRE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services company located in Toronto is seeking a Real Estate Analyst to support their appraisal team. The ideal candidate will have a degree and 1-2 years of real estate experience along with strong writing, research, and analytical skills. Responsibilities include conducting market research, preparing valuation reports, and performing property inspections. The position requires excellent communication skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and Argus. Authorization to work in Canada is required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in the real estate industry or financial underwriting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform high standard of duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive research for appraisal support tasks.
• Prepare comprehensive market value reports.
• Conduct interviews to gather market insights.
• Perform property inspections.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Intermediate analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Argus

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

CBRE is seeking a real estate analyst in our Toronto office to support the appraisal team in preparing market value appraisals for institutional level clients. The ideal candidate will have prior real estate experience with strong writing and research skills. Preference will be given to those that have taken an active interest in the appraisal profession.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct extensive research and appraisal support tasks such as preparing analysis on relevant market sales and lease transactions.

Prepare written market value reports from cover to cover with substantial analytical guidance of a senior appraiser.

Conduct interviews with market participants to stay apprised on current trends and developments in the local marketplace.

Conduct research and collect data from both internal database and third‑party sources with respect to market rental rates, market sales and lease transactions, development applications and general market knowledge.

Perform property inspections (including the occasional out‑of‑town assignment).

Maintain internal database systems.

Utilize Argus (discounted cash flow software) and third‑party databases to compile data for appraisal reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a high standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree from a recognized post‑secondary institution and/or a minimum 1‑2 years experience in the real‑estate industry. Consideration will also be given to applicants with financial underwriting experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires average knowledge of financial real‑estate terms and principles. Basic understanding of approaches to value of real‑estate assets.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Familiarity with Argus (DCF) and Argus Enterprise would be an asset.

Valid class 5 drivers’ license with a reliable mode of transportation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (Canada) and [phone] (U.S.).

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