Walker & Dunlop · 1 week ago
Associate, Commercial Real Estate Valuations
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$33.66/hr - $38.46/hr
2+ years expWalker & Dunlop is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry. As an Apprise Associate, you will support the delivery of high-quality valuation reports, collaborating with experienced professionals to inform critical real estate decisions and contribute to innovative valuation tools and processes.
Commercial Real EstateConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Participate in all aspects of preparing legally-compliant appraisal reports in and around the assigned territory
Compile relevant macro- and micro-level market research
Catalog and analyze property-specific financial due-diligence materials, including income and expense statements, rent rolls, purchase and sale agreements, offering memoranda, investment proformas, development cost budgets, federal housing subsidy contracts, etc
Conduct competitive market research and analyze comparable sales, rents, amenities, locations, etc
Assist in development and refinement of software programs and financial models for valuation applications
Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, often in combination with travel
Perform other duties as assigned
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or Business preferred)
Active and good standing Appraiser Trainee license (or on track to complete)
Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong analytical skills: proven acumen in financial modeling or real estate underwriting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable on the phone with market participants
Strong literary and grammatical competency; very comfortable with business-formal writing composition
Strong propensity to take initiative with minimal direction
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
Preferred
2+ years of commercial/multifamily real estate valuation, underwriting, or financial analysis experience
Working knowledge of commercial real estate data services preferred: REIS, CoStar, RealPage, Yardi, ESRI, etc
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
Company
Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop is a commercial real estate finance and advisory firm that creates strong capital markets and investment sales capabilities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.23BKey Investors
Fannie MaeTYKO CapitalHudson Bay Capital Management
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $156.62M
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $170M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Willy Walker
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Howard Smith
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and Board Member
Recent News
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