Hotel Real Estate Appraisal Analyst

HVS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

401(k) match

Paid cellphone service

Long-term disability

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

HVS Chicago, IL is seeking a Hotel Real Estate Appraiser Associate to join Hospitality Consulting & Valuation. This entry-level position focuses on data analysis, reporting, and client-ready analyses under supervision.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and up to six months hotel industry experience; advanced Excel, strong writing, and attention to detail are essential. In-office start in Chicago with starting salary $65,400 and potential to $75,400 after the first year, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance, real estate, economics, or hospitality.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to structure data cleanly.
• Basic understanding of hotel operation fundamentals (minimum six months of industry experience).
• Strong writing skills and the discipline to produce clear, report-ready text.
• Sharp attention to detail and a habit of verifying information.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and meet deadlines in a small team; in-office training in Chicago encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Compile, clean, and analyze comparable sales and lodging performance data, and build supporting exhibits.
• Build and maintain Excel workbooks and models (competitive sets, forecasts, pro formas, etc.).
• Draft, fact-check, and refine market and neighborhood overviews, property descriptions, competitive positioning, and narratives.
• Research markets, entitlements, regulations, demographics, and lodging trends; verify facts before client deliverables.
• Turn source materials and inspection notes into clean analyses for reports.
• Support USPAP-compliant appraisals, market studies, and feasibility studies from kickoff to delivery.
• Carry out fieldwork and property inspections as directed.

Job description

HVS Chicago, IL is seeking a Hotel Real Estate Appraiser Associate to join Hospitality Consulting & Valuation. This entry-level position focuses on data analysis, reporting, and client-ready analyses under supervision.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and up to six months hotel industry experience; advanced Excel, strong writing, and attention to detail are essential. In-office start in Chicago with starting salary $65,400 and potential to $75,400 after the first year, plus