Commercial Real Estate Appraiser – AI-Driven Valuations

Aei-Consultants; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

Life, short-term, and long-term DIS

401(k) retirement plan

Employee referral bonus program

Commuter tax and dependent care

Condo use of AEI’s Donner Lake condo

Job summary

AEI Consultants is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser to independently prepare high-quality appraisal reports across a wide range of property types. This role emphasizes analytical rigor, professional standards, and efficiency, while minimizing administrative burden.

Appraisers manage assignments from engagement through final delivery, work directly with clients, and contribute to AEI’s valuation platform.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of commercial real estate appraisal experience.
• State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser required.
• MAI designation preferred, but not required.
• Advanced knowledge of valuation theory, financial analysis, and appraisal reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Office, comparable databases, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills, with a focus on client communication.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare commercial real estate appraisal reports from cover to cover.
• Define appropriate scope of work based on client objectives (financing, estate, reporting, investment, or sale).
• Select and apply Cost, Sales Comparison, and Income Capitalization approaches.
• Perform market studies, highest and best use, and feasibility analyses.
• Research, verify, and analyze sales, listings, rents, operating data, zoning, land use, and ownership information.
• Inspect subject and comparable properties and conduct market interviews.
• Utilize Argus and third-party databases to support valuation conclusions, as needed.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and internal team members.
• Ensure full compliance with USPAP, FIRREA, and client-specific requirements.
• Contribute to AEI’s internal comparable database and quality initiatives.
• Mentor junior appraisers and analysts as appropriate.

Skills

CRE appraisal

State CG Real Estate Appraiser

MAI preferred

Valuation theory

MS Office

AI workflows

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CoStar

LightBox

Argus

Job description

AEI Consultants is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser to independently prepare high-quality appraisal reports across a wide range of property types. This role emphasizes analytical rigor, professional standards, and efficiency, while minimizing administrative burden.

Appraisers manage assignments from engagement through final delivery, work directly with clients, and contribute to AEI’s valuation platform.