Senior Associate Appraiser

Cushman & Wakefield; Washington; On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid and unpaid time away

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Senior Associate Appraiser to support commercial real estate valuation and advisory projects. Under supervision, you will collect data, perform market research, analyze complex scenarios, and help develop cash flow models and market comparisons to form opinion of value.

The Senior ADP program guides milestones, licensing readiness, and professional development, with ultimate goal of earning a Certified General license in due course.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, or a related field.
• State Trainee appraisal license or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of experience in commercial real estate appraisal.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Argus Enterprise or Rockport VAL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection and market research for assignments.
• Analyze highest and best use scenarios and cash flow projections.
• Compare sales data and conduct cost analyses.
• Prepare valuations and consulting reports for clients.
• Support development program milestones and licensing readiness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

State Trainee appraisal license or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Argus Enterprise

Rockport VAL

Job description

Job Title

Senior Associate Appraiser

Job Description Summary

Our Valuation & Advisory professionals have the privilege of working across the full spectrum of commercial real estate valuation. The diversity of our practice and the breadth of our client base allows our professionals to provide comprehensive real estate valuation services ranging from traditional appraisal reports, to market studies and feasibility analysis, and participation in multi-service line strategic consulting.

Our mission is to develop our professionals, who are licensed and trained real estate appraisers, to fully engage in delivering best-in-class results to a dynamic client base across a full spectrum of real estate valuation services.
We believe what we do matters and makes a difference. Respect for each other and our clients is at the forefront of our business. We believe in collaboration, connection and supporting one another. Our team is highly engaged and empowered to reach their fullest potential. If these values resonate with you, consider joining our team.

Job Description

Under direct supervision, the successful candidate will complete assignments in connection with commercial real estate valuation and consulting projects which may include data collection and market research, analyzing complex highest and best use scenarios, analyzing revenue and expense performance, estimating of cash flows utilizing discounted cash flow models, analyses of comparable sales, detailed cost analyses, and drawing market comparisons in developing opinions of value.

V&A’s Senior Associate Development Program (Senior ADP) is a 24-month program where Senior Associates work through established milestones or benchmarks. The program brings together senior appraisal professionals, our management and leadership team including our Quality Control team, and Senior Associate talent in a forum for two-way learning. The Senior ADP provides a structured, consistent framework centered around key benchmarks, goal setting, and periodic assessments. These benchmarks ensure that Senior Associates are both learning AND getting experience in all core appraisal and valuation capabilities toward becoming a licensed appraiser. At the end of the 24-month program, the Senior Associate will be required to have completed at least 75% of the required state licensing courses to sit for their Certified General exam in their home state, with the expectation that the State Certified General license will be obtained within 6-12 months following completion of the Senior Associate Development Program.

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to collaborate in a team environment, sharing relevant information with colleagues and clients
• Proactively problem solve and remove obstacles that prohibit us from doing our best work
• Uphold the V&A standards of respect, responsiveness, and people first (colleagues and clients)
• Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete tasks
• Attentiveness, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Demonstrated ability to solve advanced and multifaceted problems
• Commitment to professional development and continual learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication and skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree required
• State Trainee appraisal license or equivalent required
• 0-2 years of experience appraising commercial real estate
• Mastery of MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook/Teams, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Argus Enterprise or Rockport VAL a plus

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 64,005.00 - $75,300.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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