Director, Commercial Real Estate Valuations

Walker & Dunlop; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker & Dunlop is seeking experienced appraisers to join their subsidiary, Apprise, in delivering state-of-the-art valuation services. The role involves reviewing appraisal assignments, client management, and market research, and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, retirement, and development opportunities.

Benefits

401(k) + match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid maternity and parental leave

Health Savings Account

Robust health and wellness program

Qualifications

• Preferred 5 plus years of commercial/multifamily real estate appraisal experience.
• Active and in good standing General Appraiser Certification strongly preferred.
• Some staff leadership or client-facing sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production and/or review of appraisal and consulting assignments.
• Conduct property tours and competitive market research.
• Manage client contact from engagement to revision requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Real Estate

Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Commercial real estate data services

Job description

Department:

Apprise

We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department Overview

Apprise by Walker & Dunlop , a wholly owned subsidiary of W&D, changes how our clients are served and delivers an elevated valuations experience. We drive faster, better valuation decisions and add value at every step of a deal. We combine industry-leading multifamily underwriting experience, data science, and analytics technology prowess. Our platform leverages the skills of the most trusted MAI-designated valuation experts in the U.S. and we are actively developing the appraisal tools of the future. The next generation of valuations experts manifests within Apprise, adopting and driving technology to become the nation's largest multifamily valuations company, while providing valuations service for many other specialties and sectors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assisting the team in the production and/or review of appraisal and consulting assignments in various markets
• Manage client contact from engagement to revision requests and coordinate procurement of all due-diligence materials
• Conduct property tours and competitive market research
• Train, manage, and review assistance, as needed
• Assist and direct staff appraisers and research analysts throughout project lifecycle
• Participate in advancement of proprietary valuation software
• Develop new and existing client relationships nationwide
• Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, often in combination with travel
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• Preferred 5 plus years of commercial/multifamily real estate appraisal experience
• Active and in good standing General Appraiser Certification strongly preferred
• Some staff leadership or client-facing sales experience preferred
• Achievement of or substantial progress toward the MAI designation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and commercial real estate data services such as REIS, CoStar, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills: proven acumen in financial modeling or real estate underwriting
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to work well both autonomously as well as in a team environment
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

This position has an estimated base salary of $110,000 - $125,000 plus discretionary production incentives. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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What We Offer

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation, some of which include:
  - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
  - Competitive dental and vision benefits
  - 401(k) + match
  -Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
  - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
  promote health, engagement, and balance
  -Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
  -Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
  -Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

• Career development opportunities

• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching

*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked

EEO Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience.We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

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Fair Chance Hiring

Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.