Associate Commercial Real Estate Appraiser

Job Description

Joseph J. Blake & Associates, Inc. is one of the oldest independent national commercial real estate valuation and consulting firms in the United States.  Established in 1946 in New York, the firm provides real property appraisals, market and feasibility studies and litigation support, as well as a variety of related consulting services through its US operations and its formal strategic alliance with Sanyu – Japan’s largest and most distinguished appraisal firm.  Joseph J. Blake’s clientele comprises the world’s most prominent banks, insurance companies, pension funds, pension fund advisors, developers, law firms, sovereign wealth funds, and government agencies.

Job Description:

The Boston based office of Joseph J. Blake & Associates is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time associate commercial real estate appraiser position.   The Appraiser will have the opportunity to develop their career through mentoring, formal learning, and experience valuing a broad spectrum of commercial property types.  The Appraiser will have exposure to all levels of the Firm on a daily basis, providing experience for future growth within the company. The Appraiser’s responsibilities are varied, though include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and complete multiple appraisal assignments in a timely manner while still ensuring the highest level of quality
• Assignments include a variety of property types including multi-family, retail, office, industrial, and special-use properties
• Utilizing Argus and Excel to create financial models and other analysis in valuing various property types
• Gather regional commercial real estate data (lease, sale, investment criteria, etc.) and research market trends and operational or other property issues
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients (principally consisting of lending institutions, fund managers and insurance companies), commercial brokers, asset managers, and other real estate professionals

• Bachelor Degree; Industry related field preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in real estate or finance
• Ability to calculate and analyze key metrics and indicators (vacancy, absorption, inventory, deliveries, ground breakings, cap rates, lease & sale data, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel and word)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong math and research skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments
• Ability to establish priorities, take initiative, work under time pressures, and exercise independent and sound judgement