VAS Associate

CBRE; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a VAS Associate in San Antonio, Texas, to prepare market value appraisals with minimal oversight. You will conduct analyses on income-producing properties and compile reports using tools like Argus. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in Commercial Real Estate Appraising, along with strong communication and analytical skills. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a reputable company that values diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete market value reports from cover to cover.
• Perform analysis and research for simple properties.
• Apply Argus and 3rd-party databases for data compilation.
• Analyze and write comparisons based on market data.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Intermediate analytical and quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Argus (cash flow software)

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.

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.

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).