VAS Vice President

About the Role

As a CBRE VAS - Vice President, you will independently prepare market value appraisals on real estate with review by a Managing Director (one of whom must be a Member of the Appraisal Institute [MAI]). You'll prepare real estate appraisal reports from start to finish on properties, including all Appraiser responsibilities as well as performing detailed appraisal analysis in order to value real estate, with an increased focus on appraising for Senior Housing specifically.

Responsibilities

• Identify value to be estimated by studying appraisal requests, problems to be solved, and scope of the project, such as mortgage financing, insurance replacement cost calculation, estate valuation, tax appeals, corporate employee relocation, investment, or sale.
• Calculate valuation method by selecting approach and techniques for valuing property (e.g., cost, direct sales comparison, and income capitalization) and identifying property characteristics and attributes.
• Research and analyze property information by collecting, verifying, and analyzing data regarding inventory of similar properties, sales and listings, vacancies and offerings, absorption rates, demand studies, social, economic, governmental, and environmental characteristics, restrictions, encumbrances, covenants, contracts, declarations, special assessments, ordinances, cost and depreciation, income/expense and capitalization rate, history of ownership, and use of the property.
• Prepare appraisal reports by describing physical and economic property characteristics, appraisal procedures used, and information analyzed; disclosing assumptions, hypothetical and limiting conditions.
• Maintain organization reputation by conforming to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and keeping information confidential.
• Update job knowledge by studying current real estate values and property development potential, including land use restrictions; participating in development opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations to conduct accurate appraisals.
• Contribute to overall company goals by adding to the database, setting up a library, specializing in select real estate markets, mentoring trainees, and engaging in client development.
• Coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a team. Lead project teams and/or plan, coordinate assignments of lower-level employees. May have responsibility for identifying training needs, studying performance, mentoring, and motivating a group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required; Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of commercial appraisal experience and 3 years of review experience. Institutional review experience is a plus.
• Must have General State Certification/License; MAI preferred.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret business documents.
• Ability to respond efficiently to issues and write reports, manuals, speeches, and articles using a distinctive style.
• Above-average knowledge of financial real estate terms and principles, with a complete understanding of approaches to value real estate assets.
• High-level analytical and quantitative skills with experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based, multi-industry sales environment.
• Proficiency in Argus, MS Word, and MS Excel, with strong writing skills.

About CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.