Senior Commercial Real Estate Appraiser (Certified General)

Senior Commercial Real Estate Appraiser (Certified General)

Location: Offices in Willowbrook and Chicago, Illinois

Standard Valuation Services (SVS)

Standard Valuation Services delivers high-quality commercial real estate appraisals with a strong focus on reliability and client service. Based in Willowbrook, Illinois, our mission is to provide the best commercial real estate experience in the Midwest by delivering clear, actionable insights that empower confident, informed decision-making.

We're growing our leadership team and looking for a seasoned Certified General Appraiser who brings deep expertise and is ready to step into a practice leadership role. This is an opportunity to shape how SVS delivers work in your specialty, setting the standard for quality, guiding staff appraisers, and serving as the go-to expert for your practice.

Why Join SVS?

• Lead and develop staff appraisers, building and strengthening your team
• True practice ownership: lead your specialty, shape standards, and control quality
• Dedicated support structure so you can focus on high-value appraisal work
• High-income upside tied directly to your production and leadership capabilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a defined practice area or areas (e.g., office, industrial, retail, multifamily, or other specialty) and serve as the firm's subject matter expert for that property type
• Assign appraisal assignments to staff appraisers within the practice, matching complexity to experience level, capacity, and ability
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to staff appraisers on methodology, approaches, and property type-specific analysis
• Review and approval appraisal reports produced within the practice, ensuring completeness and SVS quality standards
• Maintain current knowledge of market trends, regulatory developments, and valuation methodology relevant to the appraisal industry and practice area(s)
• Take on complex or high-profile assignments within your practice area(s), including property inspections and client interactions
• Draft narrative commercial real estate appraisal reports

What We're Looking For

• Active Certified General Appraiser license (Illinois or reciprocal state)
• Minimum 5+ years of commercial appraisal experience, with demonstrated expertise in one or more property types
• Experience reviewing appraisal work product and providing constructive technical feedback
• Thorough command of USPAP and applicable appraisal standards
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce and critically evaluate narrative appraisal reports
• Organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines across a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiarity with appraisal software and data platforms (CoStar, ARGUS, etc.) preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ($100,000 to $150,000) + revenue-based incentive structure
• Healthcare Coverage (choice between):

o PPO fully insured plan with doctor copays and prescription drug benefits, or

o PPO HRA Compatible Plan

• 401(k) Plan with company match

Ready to Lead a Practice at SVS?

We're looking for an experienced appraiser who has robust knowledge of their practice area(s) and is ready to take ownership and lead. If you're a Certified General Appraiser with deep practice expertise and a track record of producing and evaluating high-quality work, we'd love to talk.