CRE Valuation Analyst

National Property Valuation Advisors, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Job summary

A leading real estate valuation advisory firm is seeking a full-time valuation analyst for their Chicago office, partaking in a training program designed for future appraisers. This role includes hands-on apprenticeship and formal training in appraisal fundamentals. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, previous work experience, and a passion for real estate. The salary range is competitive, from $50,000 to $60,000, with additional benefits including medical and 401K.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of prior work experience in a related field.
• Passion for real estate and a career in valuation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of appraisal principles and report writing.
• Draft narratives that articulate assumptions and conclusions of valuation.
• Conduct research on property fundamentals and market surveys.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college

Job description

NPV Advisors is looking for a full-time valuation analyst to be part of our accelerated training program.We are hiring team members to join our May 2026 class.The applicant must be able to work from our Chicago, IL office.

The accelerator will be a 12–18-month program that prepares participants to become commercial real estate appraisers.This includes a combination of formal training on appraisal fundamentals as well as on-the job apprenticeship style training. Analysts will gain experience in an apprenticeship model whereby the candidate is paired with senior appraisal staff assisting with valuation procedures, modeling using Argus Enterprise and report writing.Analysts will gain familiarity in the appraisal of a wide array of property types with various levels of complexity from single-tenant industrial buildings to complex retail/mixed use developments.

Our training process is designed to identify and cultivate those who have the dedication and drive to rise to senior-level positions within our firm.Successful candidates will be open to moderate levels of travel, display comfort in research, analysis, and report writing, and will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

All analysts will be enrolled in courses at the Appraisal Institute to work toward licensing and state certification. Upon completion of the accelerator program, the analyst will have the knowledge and experience to advance to a staff appraisal position with the firm.

The salary for this position ranges from $50,000 to $60,000.Salary will be determined by experience, education, and location.NPV Advisors offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a safe-harbor 401K.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of appraisal principles and report writing
• Draft narrative reports that clearly articulate assumptions, methodology, and conclusions of the valuation process
• Conduct research on property fundamentals understanding national, regional, local, and property-specific trends
• Research and analyze comparable leases and sales
• Conduct market surveys
• Analyze cash flows for income-producing assets

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• 1 to 3 years of prior work experience
• Passion for real estate and developing a career in valuation
• Strong analytical ability
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to write in clear, concise language
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• No Argus Enterprise Experience is required

Successful team members have come from diverse educational backgrounds including liberal arts, social sciences, law, and business as well as a variety of past professional experience across a multitude of industries. Passion for real estate (even with no prior experience in the industry) as well as a desire to learn and build a career are required.

About Us

From its inception as a boutique firm in the industry, NPV Advisors has evolved into one of the largest privately held real estate valuation and advisory services firms in the United States.We serve our clients through regional offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, and Newport Beach.The company is recognized as a premier advisor to institutional investors and lenders.

NPV Advisors provides equal opportunity employment to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.