Director

Job Description Department Apprise We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities where people live, work, shop, and play to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities. Department Overview Apprise by Walker & Dunlop, a wholly owned subsidiary of W&D, changes how our clients are served and delivers an elevated valuations experience. We drive faster, better valuation decisions and add value at every step of a deal. We combine industry-leading multifamily underwriting experience, data science, and analytics technology prowess. Our platform leverages the skills of the most trusted MAI-designated valuation experts in the U.S. and we are actively developing the appraisal tools of the future. The next generation of valuations experts manifests within Apprise, adopting and driving technology to become the nation's largest multifamily valuations company, while providing valuations service for many other specialties and sectors. Primary Responsibilities - Assisting the team in the production and/or review of appraisal and consulting assignments in various markets - Manage client contact from engagement to revision requests and coordinate procurement of all due-diligence materials - Conduct property tours and competitive market research - Train, manage, and review assistance, as needed - Assist and direct staff appraisers and research analysts throughout project lifecycle - Participate in advancement of proprietary valuation software - Develop new and existing client relationships nationwide - 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 Education And Experience - Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or Economics - Preferred 5 plus years of commercial/multifamily real estate appraisal experience - Active and in good standing General Appraiser Certification strongly preferred - Some staff leadership or client-facing sales experience preferred - Achievement of or substantial progress toward the MAI designation preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities - Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and commercial real estate data services such as REIS, CoStar, etc. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong analytical skills: proven acumen in financial modeling or real estate underwriting - Detail oriented - Strong organizational and time management skills - Able to work well both autonomously as well as in a team environment - 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 What We Offer - The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine's Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 - Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation, some of which include: - 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 - Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked EEO Statement We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers. SPAM Please be wary of recruitment scams. An indication of a scam might be a request for sensitive or bank information at the time of application or emails coming from a non walkerdunlop.com email address. Please call us at 301.215.5500, if you have any concerns about information requested during or after the application process. Fair Chance Hiring Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.