Real Estate Valuation Analyst (Chicago, IL)

Job Summary

Our Valuation, Advisory/Analytics group is adding a new Real Estate Valuation Analyst to our team. This is a hybrid model position and will be based out of the Chicago office. You will be part of a collaborative and dynamic team, gaining experience in the business of appraisal, appraisal review and appraisal management for all property types.

Key Responsibilities

• Professional development. You will become Argus Certified and have the chance to grow your knowledge within the Commercial Real Estate field.
• Hands-on exposure. You will be part of an organization that works on exciting real estate property projects across the country, a place that is recognized at the top of our industry.
• Appraisal management. You will learn and apply the administrative tasks that drive the Altus - client process appraisal process and gain insights into the market analysis and valuation of client properties.
• Prepare and review cash flow models. Learn to prepare and review cash flow models using ARGUS Enterprise.
• Appraisal: Analysts learn the process and why we are doing what we are doing at Altus. Learn to prepare a market analysis for a property, which includes gathering and analyzing data about the market and submarket and determining valuation assumptions.
• Appraisal Review: Learn to review third-party appraisal reports as part of the valuation management process, which includes reviewing the ARGUS Enterprise cash flow model for factual and market assumptions, reviewing the appraisal reports, and comparing the valuation metrics to the benchmark data.
• Participate in training. You will complete On-Boarding Training (Core Competency Training, Business Practices and Ethics & USPAP & Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures) and become ARGUS Certified.

Key Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; potential exposure to the CRE industry through internships.
• Strong skills in business writing, research, quantitative and analytical skills to complete an end-to-end appraisal review. You are proficient Excel (x-lookups, pivot tables, DCF models); familiarity with ARGUS Enterprise is a plus.
• Proactive, resourceful, and committed to continuous learning and certification.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to work outside regular hours.

Compensation

Compensation Range $45,000 - $75,000. Actual offers may differ based on experience, market conditions, and other relevant factors. The range does not include additional compensation such as bonuses, equity, benefits, or other incentives.