Associate, Valuations

About the role

Apprise by Walker & Dunlop is a wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to enhancing the valuation experience for our clients. We leverage advanced appraisal methodologies, data science, and analytics technology to provide comprehensive and accurate valuations.

Responsibilities

• Apply commercial appraisal methodologies, market analysis, and financial analysis to support valuation analyses and appraisal conclusions.
• Analyze market trends, property characteristics, operating performance, comparable sales, rental data, and other valuation inputs to support appraisal analyses and conclusions.
• Evaluate property-specific financial due diligence materials, including income and expense statements, rent rolls, purchase and sale agreements, offering memoranda, development budgets, and other supporting documentation.
• Interpret market, financial, and property information to develop credible analyses that support appraisal reports and valuation recommendations.
• Partner closely with appraisers throughout the appraisal process to evaluate data, resolve analytical questions, and support valuation conclusions.
• Review research and preliminary analyses completed by Analysts and Senior Analysts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency before incorporation into appraisal reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve appraisal processes, analytical approaches, and valuation tools that enhance quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to obtain information, resolve issues, and support successful engagement execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree preferred in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in commercial or multifamily real estate valuation, underwriting, financial analysis, appraisal, or a related field preferred.
• Active Appraiser Trainee license in good standing preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills with the ability to interpret commercial real estate market and property data and apply valuation methodologies.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial real estate research platforms, including CoStar, RealPage, Yardi, REIS, ESRI, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of commercial appraisal principles, valuation methodologies, and applicable industry standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate analytical findings effectively to a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, independently manage complex analytical assignments, and contribute to valuation conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to mentor and develop less experienced team members while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Interest in commercial real estate, PropTech, and emerging valuation technologies.
• Experience with data science, statistics, software programming, or financial modeling is a plus.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners.
• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
• Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
• Competitive dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) + match
• Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
• A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
• Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
• Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending
• Career development opportunities
• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Benefits

• Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
• Competitive dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) + match
• Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
• A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
• Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
• Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending
• Career development opportunities
• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us at 301.215.5500.