May 2018

Valbridge Property Advisors - Certified General Appraiser

Valbridge Property Advisors | San Antonio is seeking a Certified General Appraiser with the ability to complete complex appraisal assignments in a timely manner. The individual must be career-oriented with specific strengths in one or more of the primary property types including: retail, office, industrial, multi-family, hospitality, and sub-division analysis. 

Requirements:

• Certified General Appraiser
• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year university
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a commercial appraiser
• Desire to attain the MAI designation (or similar accreditation) is preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Argus and mapping programs
• Ability to learn proprietary software platforms
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills
• Acute attention to detail and the ability to manage and prioritize assignments while meeting deadlines
• Self-motivation 
• Flexibility to work autonomously or as a team member
• A positive, professional attitude
• Willingness to travel for education and work assignments

Salary Information:

Commensurate with experience, background and based on a competitive fee split. Competitive benefits package and an education allowance

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to pgrafe@valbridge.com.

Valbridge Property Advisors - MAI Designated Appraiser 

Valbridge Property Advisors | San Antonio is seeking a MAI designated appraiser to manage and oversee the Valbridge Property Advisors | Austin office. Individual will report to directors in San Antonio and must be able to make daily management decisions for the Austin market. In addition to completing complex appraisal assignments in a timely manner, this person must be able to oversee a team of appraisers and have excellent communication and management skills.  The individual must be career-oriented with specific strengths in one or more of the primary property types including: retail, office, industrial, multi-family, hospitality, and sub-division analysis. 

Requirements:

• MAI Designation
• Certified General Appraiser
• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year university
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a commercial appraiser
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Argus and mapping programs
• Ability to learn proprietary software platforms
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills
• Acute attention to detail and the ability to manage and prioritize assignments while meeting deadlines
• Self-motivation 
• Flexibility to work autonomously or as a team member
• A positive, professional attitude
• Willingness to travel for education and work assignments

Salary Information:

Commensurate with experience, background and based on a competitive fee split. Competitive benefits package and an education allowance.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to pgrafe@valbridge.com.

April 2018

HCAD - Review Appraiser

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to act in either the consultant or testifying role in the Review Appraisal Division. Review all relevant data related to pending real property or personal property lawsuits filed against HCAD and assist in the preparation and presentation of value defense or advise in settlement of litigation cases. Duties include obtaining the most accurate information available for each property, applying accepted appraisal methods, techniques, and practices and possibly appearing as an expert witness to testify in legal proceedings. Other responsibilities include case management on properties in litigation and may include writing market, uniform/equal and appraisal review reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position as duties can vary between the consultant and testifier roles.

·   Provide expert analysis and testimony for properties in litigation

·   Participate in depositions as necessary

·   Develop case analysis of properties and manage cases through settlement

·   Prepare applicable analysis and/or expert reports utilizing the cost, income, sales comparison approaches to value for the subject property

·   Prepare uniform and equal analysis and reports

·   Review and provide rebuttal on opposing reports

·   Work with Division of Legal Services and outside legal counsel on pending litigation cases

·   Maintain educational requirements for all required licenses and designations

·   Maintain complete work files and reports in compliance with USPAP

·   Represent the Harris County Appraisal District in District Court, SOAH hearings, depositions, and litigation matters

·   Monitor/manage key milestones in the process for each case assigned

·   Assist in the development of methodologies and report writing techniques

Education Requirements and Work Experience

·   Bachelor’s degree required; major in Real Estate or Finance preferred

·   Registered Professional Appraiser (RPA) certification completed

·   3+ years’ appraisal/valuation experience

·   Advanced appraisal designation(s) CAE, AAS, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, preferred

·   Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification (TALCB) preferred

Key Competencies

Appraisal Practices & Procedures: Understanding of USPAP Compliance, Generally Accepted Appraisal Practices and Market Data Analysis.

Communication: Maintain a professional presence through actively listening and ensuring effective communication. This can include expert testimony involving case issues that are communicated to attorneys through depositions, courtroom testimony, and other means in a legal setting. Be able to carefully articulate the facts of the case. Maintain confidentiality. Quickly respond to inquiries from attorneys and management.

Customer Orientation: Represents HCAD in a professional manner at all times. Respond positively to others with a willingness to work effectively. Provide high quality reports, independent analysis, case strategy or expert testimony in a timely manner. Provide quick turn around on inquiries.

Decision Making: Arrive at an independent valuation conclusion supported by utilizing generally accepted appraisal techniques and methodology. Analyze the case, thereby determining the appropriate approach (es) to value.

Working Conditions and Physical & Mental Abilities

·   Positions in this class typically require repetitive motions, sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time in an office setting

·   Position requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment with ability to effectively communicate by phone, e-mail, writing and face to face. Must be able to lift up to 50-pound file boxes. The position requires considerable concentration and ability to manage time effectively. It is subject to stress caused by mandatory deadlines and heavy workload

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Harris County Appraisal District is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Integra Realty Resources - Director (MAI Designated Commercial Real Estate Appraiser)

The Houston Office of Integra Realty Resources, one of the nation’s largest independent valuation and consulting firms with Industry leading tools and technology, is seeking an MAI Designated Appraiser with the ability to complete the most complex appraisal assignments in a timely manner with minimal oversight. Research support and administrative support provided.

Compensation: Full Time position with competitive compensation and benefits

Requirements

• MAI Designation
• Minimum of 10 years of commercial appraisal report writing experience
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance multiple complex assignments with varying deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills (Experience with MarketPoint preferred)
• Strong, highly productive work ethic

Desire to be groomed into future Managing Director role

Please contact Todd Rotholz regarding this opportunity.

Integra Realty Resources - Senior Analyst Commerical Real Estate Appraiser

The Houston Office of Integra Realty Resources, one of the nation’s largest independent valuation and consulting firms with Industry leading tools and technology, is seeking a Senior Level Analyst (commercial real estate appraiser) with the ability to complete complex appraisal assignments in a timely manner with minimal oversight. Specific duties include production of complex commercial real estate appraisal reports and market studies, creation of Argus (cash flow software) models for complex income property assignments, and other financial analysis. Research support and administrative support provided.

Compensation: Full Time position with competitive compensation and benefits

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial appraisal report writing experience
• Desire to attain the MAI designation (candidate) is preferred
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance multiple complex assignments with varying deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills (Experience with MarketPoint preferred)
• Self-motivation with ability to work autonomously or as a team member
• An undergraduate degree is required. Degree in real estate, finance/accounting, business and/or experience in these fields are preferred

Please contact Todd Rotholz regarding this opportunity.

JP Morgan Chase - Real Estate Appraisal Manager, VP

The Real Estate Appraisal Manager will be responsible for managing a staff of review appraisers who engage and review external appraisals of all types of commercial property types with emphasis on the Real Estate Banking line of business. Experience in a broad geographic focus is needed as assignments occur throughout the entire US and Canada. The manager will supervise staff engaging 3rd party vendors to prepare appraisal reports on real property in connection with real estate related financial transactions. The manager will be responsible for a staff reviewing and analyzing appraisal reports for compliance with JPMC policies, federal and state regulations including FIRREA, and professional appraisal standards (USPAP), as well as determining the reasonableness of the value conclusion. Assignments will be moderate to complex and the coordination of multi-property portfolio assignments is not unusual.  As part of the Appraisal Services Group (ASG), this position will be dedicated to the Real Estate Banking lending group that require real estate appraisals for secured lending. The role requires a deep understanding of the regulatory environment as it relates to real estate appraisal (i.e. JPMC policies, federal and state regulations including FIRREA, FDICIA, and professional appraisal standards (USPAP).  

Skills: Strong analytical and writing ability.  Strong oral communication and presentation skills are required. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, ARGUS and Appraisal Management software.  Must be self-motivated and manage time efficiently to meet service level deadlines.   Deep knowledge of local real estate areas and neighborhoods and good understanding of other markets served.  Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and environment. Broad financial market understanding including underwriting and credit concepts.  Demonstrated understanding of information technology and operational concepts, including databases, data management and workflow management. 

Experience: Requires a 4 year college degree, a State Certified General Appraiser License and a minimum 10 years’ experience appraising and/or reviewing appraisals of high-end commercial property types.  Ability to analyze properties with extremely complex characteristics.  Project and people management experience preferred.  MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute or an equivalent advanced education is required.

February 2018

David Brooks & Associates
Residential appraiser opportunity. We are looking for the right experienced individual to join our appraisal firm. Fee split, no AMC work, solid client base of banks, relocation companies and consulting work. If interested, contact David Brooks at 713-952-1989 or email qualifications to david@houstonappraisals.com.

January 2018

AIG Investments, Commercial Mortgage Lending - Houston, Tx - The position will support the Head of Asset Management and Investment Managers who oversee AIG's $24 billion commercial mortgage loan portfolio located throughout North America. The position involves valuation, financial analysis, risk assessments and asset management of the commercial mortgage loan and REO portfolios. The candidate will have the opportunity to leverage valuation and analytic skills into a career within the commercial mortgage loan industry and with one of the world's largest financial institutions.

To Apply through the website, click here

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CBRE San Antonio is seeking a Multi-Family Specialist to join the San Antonio team.  MAI or State Licensed with multi-family experience preferred. For details contact Malcolm H. Coleman, MAI, MRICS, Managing Director at 210/253-6020 or email:  Malcolm.Coleman@cbre.com

Gary Brown & Associates, Inc. - Houston
We Currently have an opening for a Certified Real Estate Appraiser and an Appraiser Trainee.
Send Resume to: Joyce@garybrown.com

December 2017

Valbridge Property Advisors - Houston is interviewing real estate appraisers to join our expanding right-of-way specialty practice group. Experience in eminent domain valuation is required. Professional designations and testimony experience is preferred. Valbridge is a national appraisal firm with 70 offices and more than 500 appraisers. We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits. All inquiries held in confidence. Contact Chris Lantz at clantz@valbridge.com or 713.467.5858