Senior Director, Valuations

About the role

The Senior Director, Apprise at Walker & Dunlop is responsible for leading a designated territory and appraisal team, driving revenue growth, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with clients and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for a designated territory and appraisal team.
• Drive revenue growth by developing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Ensure quality control and regulatory compliance for appraisal reports by reviewing and approving work completed by Certified General and trainee appraisers prior to submission.
• Stay current on industry regulations and ensure appraisal reports comply with applicable standards and company requirements.
• Partner with leadership to support business development and relationship management by maintaining existing client relationships, re-engaging inactive clients, managing inbound inquiries, preparing proposals, conducting client reviews, and representing the company at client meetings, industry events, and conferences.
• Establish and cultivate new client relationships through networking, outreach, and industry engagement.
• Contribute market insights and thought leadership through LinkedIn and other industry publications.
• Provide feedback to enhance existing and future company software and technology solutions.
• 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 degree required; degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of commercial and/or multifamily real estate valuation experience.
• Active Certified General Appraiser license in good standing required.
• MAI designation preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with experience in commercial real estate valuation or underwriting.
• Working knowledge of commercial real estate data platforms such as CoStar, RealPage, Yardi, ESRI, or similar tools preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong client service orientation.
• Strong business writing, editing, and grammar skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, prioritize work, and operate with minimal supervision.
• Interest in real estate technology (PropTech) and multifamily real estate.
• Experience or interest in data science, statistics, analytics, or software programming preferred.
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.

Benefits

The position offers an estimated base salary of $150,000 - $175,000 plus commissions, comprehensive benefit options, and opportunities for career development.

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

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.