JOB TITLE Senior Appraiser-Milwaukee, Madison or Appleton/Green Bay
JOB SUMMARY
Independently prepares market value appraisals on less complex real estate assets with review by Director, MD or
SMD (one of whom must be MAI). Prepares real estate appraisal reports from start to finish on simple or noncomplex properties, including all Appraiser responsibilities as well as performing detailed appraisal analysis in
order to value real estate. May mentor trainees and/or develop new client relationships.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
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Identifies value to be estimated by studying appraisal request, problem to be solved, and scope of the
project, such as, mortgage financing, insurance replacement cost calculation, estate valuation, tax
appeals, equitable distribution, corporate employee relocation, investment, or sale; identifying property
characteristics.
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Determines valuation method by selecting approach and techniques for valuing property, i.e., cost, direct
sales comparison, and income capitalization; identifying property characteristics and attributes.
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Researches and analyzes property information by collecting, verifying, and analyzing data regarding
inventory of competitive 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; conducting
analyses and studies, e.g., land utilization, supply and demand, economic feasibility, highest and best use,
marketability, development, litigation support; searching databases; inspecting property; interviewing
people in a position to understand the property.
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Prepares appraisal report by describing physical and economic property characteristics, appraisal
procedures used, and information analyzed; disclosing extraordinary assumptions, and hypothetical and
limiting conditions; presenting supportive reasoning.
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Maintains organizational reputation by conforming to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP); keeping information confidential.
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Updates job knowledge by tracking current real estate values and property development potential,
including land use restrictions; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional
publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations for the purpose of
conducting accurate appraisals.
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Contributes to overall organizational goals by adding to database, setting up a library, specializing in niche
real estate markets, mentoring trainees, and engaging in client development.
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Other duties may be assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance,
and/or training to coworkers. May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level
employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree (BA or BS) from four-year college or university required. Master’s degree
(MA, MS or MBA) preferred. A minimum of (5) years commercial appraisal experience. (3)
years commercial appraisal review experience and/or institutional review experience is a
plus..
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
Must have General State Certification/License. MAI designation preferred.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to
effectively present information.
FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Requires average knowledge of financial real estate terms and principles. Complete
understanding of approaches to value of real estate assets.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems
involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be proficient in Argus, MS Word and MS Excel.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business
practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project
deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.
DISCLAIMER
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed
by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees
assigned to the job.
REPLY: Mark Letscher, MAI, mark.letscher@cbre.com, 414-274-1640