Director, Commercial Real Estate Valuations

Overview

Lead multifamily appraisal projects, manage clients, and mentor staff.

Key Responsibilities

• appraisal review
• market research
• client management
• software development
• team training
• due diligence

Tasks

-Assist and direct staff appraisers and research analysts throughout project lifecycle -Conduct property tours and competitive market research -Develop new and existing client relationships nationwide -Train, manage, and review assistance, as needed -Assist the team in the production and/or review of appraisal and consulting assignments in various markets -Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, often in combination with travel -Participate in advancement of proprietary valuation software -Manage client contact from engagement to revision requests and coordinate procurement of all due-diligence materials

Requirements

• appraisal experience
• general appraiser
• real estate degree
• excel
• costar
• financial modeling

What You Bring

-5+ years of commercial/multifamily real estate appraisal experience preferred -Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes -Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or Economics -Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders -Active and in good standing General Appraiser Certification strongly preferred -Some staff leadership or client-facing sales experience preferred -Able to work well both autonomously as well as in a team environment -Detail oriented -Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and commercial real estate data services such as REIS, CoStar, etc. -Strong analytical skills: proven acumen in financial modeling or real estate underwriting -Attendance is generally 8:30 am – 5:30 pm EST Monday through Friday with the ability to work up to 2 of those days remotely -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Achievement of or substantial progress toward the MAI designation preferred -Strong organizational and time management skills

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Benefits

-Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits -Competitive dental and vision benefits -Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include: -Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching -The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 -401(k) + match -A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that -Career development opportunities -Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending -Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance -Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions -Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs

About Walker & Dunlop

-Provides capital solutions for commercial real estate transactions across multiple sectors. -Diverse portfolio includes financing for residential, industrial, commercial, and mixed-use projects. -Offers capital markets, loan servicing, investment sales, and agency lending services. -Notable projects include financing for major office buildings, residential complexes, and large-scale industrial facilities. -Continuously innovates with technology to enhance financial solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-background checks performed after a conditional offer; fair‑chance hiring policy applied.