Commercial Valuation Analyst

World Business Lenders, LLC; Islamabad; Remote; PKR 19,369,000 - 30,437,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

PTO

USD compensation

Job summary

World Business Lenders, LLC is seeking a Commercial Valuation Analyst to determine market values of US commercial properties using sales comparison and appraisal standards. You will review external appraisals, analyze market data, and produce supported value conclusions for diverse property types.

Responsibilities include interviewing brokers, researching zoning, preparing valuation reports, and maintaining orderly files.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance or related field; master’s preferred.
• Minimum 2 years real estate valuation/appraisal experience.
• Familiarity with sales comparison approach; knowledge of income/cost approaches.
• Proficient with CRE data platforms and M365 tools.

Responsibilities

• Value US commercial properties using sales comparison approach.
• Review external appraisals, BPOs and internal analyses to form value conclusions.
• Interview local brokers to gather market feedback.
• Research zoning and highest and best use for subject properties.
• Produce valuation reports and maintain organized appraisal files.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CoStar

LoopNet

DataTree

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

• World Business Lenders (WBL) is a privately held portfolio lender specializing in real estate-secured business loans for underserved businesses. WBL operates with a fully remote, multinational workforce and an experienced executive leadership team.
• Typically, the work schedule is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, though additional hours may be required based on business needs.

AbouttheRole

• The Commercial Valuation Analyst determines the market value of US commercial properties, mainly through the sales comparison approach, and reviews external appraisals and BPOs to reach a well-supported value conclusion.

Core Responsibilities

• Value US commercial properties by collecting, analyzing and interpreting market data, mainly through the sales comparison approach.
• Apply and stay current on US appraisal principles, practices, and regulations.
• Analyze external appraisals and broker price opinions (BPOs), understand their rationale, and compare them with internal analysis to conclude on a value.
• Interview brokers in the subject property's area to gather market feedback.
• Research zoning and determine the highest and best use of each subject property.
• Produce valuation reports summarizing the completed analyses and value conclusion.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date appraisal files and documentation.

Education

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BSBA) in real estate, finance, economics, statistics, business analytics, marketing, mathematics, law or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• Candidates with other degrees will be considered if they have applicable experience in the field.

Skills and attributes

• Sharp analytical mind, able to think critically and weigh conflicting market evidence.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, both in written reports and in conversation.
• Careful with details and well organized across multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Collaborates well with colleagues and works just as effectively on their own.

Technical skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience using commercial real estate data platforms such as CoStar, LoopNet, and DataTree.

Experience requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in real estate valuation or appraisal.
• Advanced knowledge of the sales comparison approach and working knowledge of the income and cost approaches.
• Within the income approach, working knowledge of analyzing rents, operating expenses, net operating income (NOI), capitalization rates and discount rates.
• Experience valuing retail, office, industrial, mixed-use, and land properties, with the ability to learn and progress to more complex and special-purpose property types.
• Ability to critically evaluate comparable selection and appraisal adjustments.
• Experience interpreting zoning codes and regulations across different counties.
• Experience identifying and determining the highest and best use of properties

Work Requirements

• Must be available to work Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Must have a stable internet connection and professional remote working setup.

• Resume must be submitted in English to be considered.

What We Offer

Compensation in USD.

Benefits include paid time off (PTO).

Work Environment:Fully remote work environment.