Senior Appraiser

Newmark; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks)

Back-up care program

Generous paid time off

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Newmark in Fargo, ND is seeking a Senior Real Estate Appraiser to lead complex valuations for commercial properties and provide USPAP-compliant reports for underwriting, acquisition, and portfolio analysis.

The role involves independent report preparation, market research, and defending conclusions to clients and lenders, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development within a global real estate advisory platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in real estate or related field preferred.
• Certified General Appraiser License required.
• 3–6 years of commercial real estate appraisal experience.
• Experience writing appraisal reports for complex properties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete appraisal reports independently for complex properties.
• Conduct market research and develop valuation approaches.
• Present conclusions to clients, lenders, and counsel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate or related

Certified General Appraiser License

Tools

Argus

Job description

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries(“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.4 billion. As of March 31, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 185 offices with more than 9,600 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Description:

Senior Real Estate Appraiser leads and completes complex commercial, industrial, multifamily, and specialty type valuations, from scope definition through delivery of USPAP-compliant reports for the purpose of mortgage underwriting, acquisition/disposition, portfolio analysis, financial reporting purposes, estate purposes, dispute resolution and other intended uses.

Senior Appraisers receive an annual base $50,000 draw against commissions payment (except in certain markets that are higher given min. wage requirements – i.e. NY, CA, WA – the specific states if min wage requirements are higher). Senior appraisers earn commission fees which are offset against the draw and based on completed valuation, advisory and related services multiplied by commission rates ranging from 40% to 52%. A portion of such commissions may be paid in cash and a portion may be paid in the form of equity (which shall be subject to the terms of the applicable award documents).

In addition to the draw and commissions, this position is eligible to receive a competitive

Benefits and Perks:

• Industry-leading Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks)
• Bright Horizons back-up care program
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunities to network and connect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepare complete appraisal reports independently on complex properties. Oversight of work includes collaboration with senior level staff as well as review of reports.
• Conduct complete appraisals, examining and evaluating commercial properties to establish market value.
• This role conducts market and comparable research, develops income, sales comparison, and cost approaches, performs highest-and-best-use analyses, and presents and defends conclusions to clients, lenders, and counsel.
• The appraiser also manages assignments, ensures QA/QC and regulatory compliance, mentors junior staff, and supports proposals and business development.
• Make independent decisions and provide judgement in the development of the appraisal for complex properties.
• Inspect properties.
• Complete formal review responses with guidance if requested from senior staff members.
• Engage directly in client meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of current government regulations, zoning laws and appraisal standards.
• Understand all necessary software programs used in the business.
• Maintain familiarity with necessary data sources.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in real estate or other related subjects such as economics and finance. Preference is given to MS or MBA in real estate.
• Must have state appropriate Certified General Appraiser License.
• Minimum of 3 - 6 years professional experience as a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser.
• Must have experience and be skilled in writing appraisal and appraisal reviews of complex commercial properties.
• Solid understanding of real property valuation concepts, commercial real estate terminology, and property tax jurisdictional processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Argus preferred.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Strong communication skills, with both clients and market participants related to research.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

NOTE:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.