Commercial Appraiser

Location

Flexible/Office, Hybrid or Remote

Position Summary

Prepares commercial real estate valuations on simple real estate assets with minimal supervision and oversight, training, and mentoring by supervisory Appraiser or Manager. Prepares commercial real estate appraisal reports, including entering data in the property database, taking photos of the subject and comparable and inspecting the neighborhood. Confirms data, conducts discussions with market participants, and performs additional research as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares written commercial real estate appraisal reports from cover to cover with minimal analytical guidance of a senior appraiser
Prepares and completes analysis and research for complex properties in partnership with a Senior Valuer (To be reviewed by Manager or QC Director)
Examines and analyzes simple income producing properties and writes an analysis based on market comparisons
Assists in examining and analyzing income producing properties writing an analysis based on market comparisons
Makes a comparison analysis based on sales of similar properties with significant input from Senior Valuer
Analyzes past revenue and expense performance and projects a stabilized operating statement with significant input from Senior Valuer
Utilizes Argus (cash flow software) and 3rd party databases to compile data for valuation report
Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Minimum of (2) years of previous commercial appraisal experience required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers
Ability to effectively present information
Requires average knowledge of financial real estate terms and principles
Complete understanding of approaches to value of real estate assets
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents
Ability to solve problems involving several options in situation
Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills
Must be proficient in Argus, MS Word and MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or related field required

Licenses/Certifications

A State Certified General License (Appraisal) required
Candidates for Designation Appraisal Institute is a plus

Physical Requirements

The work environment may be both indoors and outdoors. Indoor work takes place in a typical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Outdoor work requires the ability to effectively perform work in all types of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, type, handle office and/or field equipment, speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, balance, kneel or crouch. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.

Employee Benefits & Perks

AEI Consultants offers all full-time employees an outstanding, extensive benefits package, which among other benefits includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off and sick leave, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401K, complimentary use of AEI’s condo at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA, an Employee Referral Bonus Program, and Commuter Tax and Dependent Care Benefits.

Company Culture

One of the primary reasons that our employees enjoy working at AEI is our positive company culture. We offer a collaborative, flexible and inclusive work environment where employees have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, make a positive impact on our clients and communities, and are encouraged to carve out a career path within the organization that best aligns with their interests and goals. We greatly value the contributions of our team members and prioritize employee wellness, safety, flexibility and work/life balance.

Overview

AEI Consultants is an employee-owned consulting firm that provides comprehensive services to commercial lenders, property owners, managers, tenants, and developers, industries, institutions, government agencies, and insurers, including many Fortune 500 companies. These services include environmental, property and facility assessments, zoning and energy consulting, site investigation and remediation, industrial hygiene, land surveying, valuation, and construction risk management. AEI specializes in identifying potential risks and crafting solutions through Environmental and Building Evaluation Consulting, Construction Services, Site Investigation and Remediation expertise. AEI Consultants is known for being reliable, responsive and resourceful. Founded in 1992, AEI is based in the San Francisco Bay area and has offices strategically located throughout the United States.

AEI Consultants values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our employees and community. We encourage all applicants who are excited about this opportunity and share our career goals to apply, even if they don’t meet every requirement. We are proud to offer equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on various protected characteristics defined by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment. At AEI Consultants, we believe that a diverse team is essential for our success, and we strive to attract, develop, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.