Hotel Real Estate Appraisal Associate - Consulting & Valuation

HVS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Continuing education

Job summary

HVS Hospitality Consulting in Tampa, FL is seeking an analytical, motivated professional to join our consulting and valuation team. This opportunity is ideal for hotel accountants looking to leverage their industry knowledge in a broader advisory role, as well as for those with a passion for finance, hospitality, marketing, and real estate.

A bachelor’s degree is required. Associates are expected to spend one year training in our Tampa/St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in finance, real estate, or hotel administration.
• Experience in hotel operations (6 months to 2 years preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication in English; strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform valuations of hotels and hospitality real estate and related analyses.
• Prepare forecasts of income and expenses.
• Write appraisals, market studies, and consulting reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Driver's license

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/real estate/hotel administration

Job description

HVS Hospitality Consulting is seeking an analytical, motivated professional to join our dynamic and collaborative consulting and valuation team. This opportunity is ideal for hotel accountants looking to leverage their industry knowledge in a broader consulting role, as well as for those with a passion for finance, hospitality, marketing, and real estate. Working alongside experienced industry leaders, you'll help clients make informed investment and business decisions across the hospitality sector (bachelor's degree required).

Associates are expected to spend one year training and working in our Tampa/St. Pete, Florida, office before relocating to Miami the following year. Upon promotion to Senior Associate, employees receive a $10,000 salary increase, relocation assistance, and a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment upon moving to Miami, along with significant long-term career and earning potential. The average salary approaches $100,000 after just a few years of learning this work and becoming exceptional in its delivery. We also pay 100% of employee health insurance premiums, offer a 401(k) match, and provide a comprehensive benefits package.

Every Day is Different: We consult on hotels and markets throughout the metro area and region, and no submarket or hotel is alike. If you have become tired of the monotony of your hotel operations existence, let us breathe new life into your career with a move into consulting and valuation. Our consultants travel and learn about hundreds of submarkets and hotels, and our team can interact with industry participants that are equally passionate about this work. No day is like the last, and we couple this experience with a great HVS trainer team and fund licensing and continuing education. Hotel market studies, feasibility studies, and appraisals (valuations) are the mainstay of our business, and we train new associates how to expertly put together highly credible analyses and written reports to back up our conclusions. This work is a perfect career move for a college graduate that has spent some time in hotel accounting and is ready for a change.

Ideal candidate

If you have your bachelor’s degree and at least six months of hotel experience, are a self-starter who is looking to start a career with advancement opportunities and have the desire to work within a multicultural community.

Job Location

Initial training in our Tampa/St. Pete office (2027), with relocation to Miami the following year (2028)

Start Date

January 19, 2027

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform valuations of hotels and other hospitality-related income-producing real estate, as well as supply-and-demand analyses
• Prepare forecasts of income and expenses
• Write appraisals, market studies, feasibility studies, and consulting reports
• Use proprietary HVS models to conduct analyses
• Carry out fieldwork and property inspections, as directed

Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements

• Basic understanding of hotel operation fundamentals
• Analyze hotel financial statements and economic, lodging, and market area trends to arrive at supportable supply-and-demand forecasts
• Work as part of a team to meet individual and office objectives (NOTE: This is a work-from-the-office position, so living close to the Tampa/St. Pete office is encouraged, particularly during the initial training period!)
• Prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines
• Travel roughly 40% of the time
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Effective organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail and demonstrated problem-solving skills
• A valid U.S. driver’s license

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, real estate, or hotel administration
• Experience in hotel operations (6 months to 2 years+ of hotel operations preferred)

Physical Demands

Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Physical demands include the following:

• Frequent sitting (e.g., at the computer or in a car or airplane in transit to fieldwork); standing desks provided upon request
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds
• Commuting to our Tampa/St. Pete office during initial training (this is a work-from-the-office position)
• Long drives are often required to visit markets throughout Florida where flying may not be convenient

Working Environment

Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The individual works in an office environment with the requirement to travel roughly 40% of the time to carry out fieldwork and property inspections.

Base Pay & Benefits

• $60,000 annual salary during initial training in Tampa/St. Pete, then receive $5,000 COLA in Miami, plus relocation assistance
• Company-paid employee health insurance, including long-term disability, and dental, as well as life insurance (100% of premium covered)
• Paid cellphone service
• Company-paid continuing education, licensing, MAI, and professional development

Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have unrestricted, permanent authorization to work in the United States. Individuals whose work authorization is temporary or time-limited are not eligible for this position.

To learn more about this U.S. consulting team, connect with leaderRod Clough on LinkedIn.