Sr Vice President Valuation - Seattle Area

Description

• This is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc. In addition, this position may visit property sites in various settings which can be industrial in nature with loud noises and mild fumes.
• Complete appraisals including area descriptions, market analysis, site description and improvement descriptions
• Develop business and source jobs including bidding, delivery timing and fee quotes
• Provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training/mentorship to peers and less experienced Appraisers
• Investigate and gather data for estimating the value of real estate, including but not limited to comparable data (land sales, lease and sale comparables), market statistics including vacancy, absorption, and other supply/demand factors, zoning ordinances and their applicability to the subject, tax and assessment data
• Fully develop valuation analysis, conclusions and appraisal reports
• Develop and maintain industry and relevant professional relationships and partnerships
• Identify and resolve issues related to appraisals as they arise
• Inspect properties and gather data from property stakeholders
• Produce and authorize letters of engagement or contracts
• Stay current and up to date on market and economic conditions
• Research, analyze, and report findings of regional and local area economic profiles including employment, population, household income, existing real estate market conditions, as well as identifying and reporting on development trends for the real estate market
• Manage billing and collection of Appraisal Fees due for appraisals conducted
• Produce high quality reports accurately and on time

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem solve
• Must have working vehicle, valid driver license and current auto insurance
• Demonstrated ability to solve advanced and complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete tasks
• MAI Designation
• Complete understanding of approaches to value of real estate assets
• Ability to independently travel to property inspections
• 5+ years commercial appraisal experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated accuracy, attentiveness, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills
• Willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. The employee must be able to drive for short to moderate distances and/or times. The employee must often walk through the outdoors and various terrain environments. The employee may be required to access building roof and mechanical areas. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Ability to speak, write and understand English
• Ability to prioritize and organize work load and work outside normal office hours to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
• Requires above average knowledge of financial real estate terms and principles

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance