VAS Associate

CBRE; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE seeks a VAS Associate to prepare market value appraisals and timely reports. You will enter data into the property database, take photos of subjects and comparables, and drive the neighborhood for research. You will confirm data and engage market participants as needed.

Minimum two years in Commercial Real Estate Appraisal with strong communication and analytical skills. Bachelor’s degree required; ROW experience and state license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Two plus years of related experience in Commercial Real Estate Appraising.
• State Certification (Certified General Appraisal License) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare market value reports with minimal guidance from a senior appraiser.
• Analyze simple income properties and write market-based conclusions.
• Use Argus and third-party data to support appraisal reports.
• Enter data into property databases and photograph subject properties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal comms

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Commercial Real Estate Appraising experience

Tools

Argus

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE VAS Associate, you will prepare market value appraisals on real estate with minimal direction and oversight, training, and mentoring by Senior Appraiser or Manager. You'll prepare appraisal reports, including entering data in the property database, taking photos of the subject and comparables, and driving the neighborhood. You will confirm data, conduct discussions with market participants, and perform additional research as needed.

About The Role

As a CBRE VAS Associate, you will prepare market value appraisals on real estate with minimal direction and oversight, training, and mentoring by Senior Appraiser or Manager. You'll prepare appraisal reports, including entering data in the property database, taking photos of the subject and comparables, and driving the neighborhood. You will confirm data, conduct discussions with market participants, and perform additional research as needed.

What You'll Do

• Complete market value reports from cover to cover with little analytical guidance from a senior appraiser.
• Prepare and complete analysis and research for simple properties assigned to an appraisal report. (To be reviewed by Sr. Real Estate Analyst/Managing Director)
• Apply Argus (cash flow software) and 3rd party databases to compile data for appraisal reports.
• Examine and analyze simple income-producing properties and write an analysis based on market comparisons.
• Make a comparison based on sales of similar properties with significant input from the Sr. Appraiser.
• Analyze past revenue and expense performance and project a stabilized operating statement.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum of two plus years of related experience and/or training in Commercial Real Estate Appraising. Advanced training in Appraisal/Valuation Services is a plus.
• Right of Way (ROW) appraisal experience preferred.
• State Certification (Certified General Appraisal License) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers. Ability to present information.
• Requires average knowledge of financial real estate terms and principles. Basic understanding of approaches to the value of real estate assets.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite required. Good writing skills.
• Decisions made with an understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and timelines. Responsible for setting own project timelines. Errors in judgment may have a short-term impact on co-workers and supervisors.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine the compensation structure for this role, including a candidate’s education, training, licensing, skills and experience. This role’s compensation structure includes a base salary and additional incentive compensation such as fee splits and other incentives. The minimum base salary for the VAS Associate position is $47,500.00 annually and the maximum base salary for the VAS Associate position is $47,500.00 annually. The compensation potential that a successful candidate can receive will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, performance, and experience.

• 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).