Certified General Real Estate Appraiser - Ohio

Specialty Valuation Group (SVG) is one of the country’s most unique real estate appraisal firms as we are focused on the valuation of special-use commercial real estate. Given our specialty, we are always looking for appraisers who have experience in working with special-purpose properties and who would like to join a company that shares their passion for the appraisal profession as well as these unique property types. Our growing Ohio Valley Region office is looking for a Certified General real estate appraiser to join the team!

Job Description:

• Independently prepares market value appraisals on less complex real estate assets with review by the Managing Director.
• Prepares real estate appraisal reports from start to finish on lesser-complex 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains organizational reputation by conforming to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP); keeping information confidential.
• 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.
• Contributes to overall organizational goals by adding to database, specializing in niche real estate markets, mentoring trainees, and engaging in client development.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree (BA or BS) from four-year college or university required.
• A minimum of 2-3+ years commercial appraisal experience.
• Specific experience with special-purpose properties (i.e. gas stations, car washes, hospitality, etc) commercial appraisal review experience and/or institutional review experience is a plus, but not required.
• Must have General State Certification (or close to obtaining a state certification)
• MAI designation preferred.
• 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.
• Requires average knowledge of financial real estate terms and principles.
• Complete understanding of approaches to value of real estate assets.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
• Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Must be proficient in Argus, MS Word and MS Excel.
• Good writing skills.
• 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.

Compensation:

In addition to a great compensation package and extremely competitive production splits, Specialty Valuation Group offers employees:

401 (k) Retirement Program

Healthcare Insurance Program (For qualifying employees)

Dental & Vision (For qualifying employees)

Professional development

Flexible hybrid or remote schedule

Significant opportunity for advancement

Job Type: Commission-Based, Full-time

Contact Aaron Wright for more information: awright@specialtyvaluation.com

We are currently seeking a Senior Director to join our Value and Risk Advisory team in Ohio.

Our Value and Risk Advisory platform is part of a global network comprised of experienced, licensed, qualified commercial real estate appraisers who use local insights and their years of expertise to deliver accurate, reliable and prompt valuations. We provide sound advice, no matter the size of a property, complexity of a project, or industry focus. Our professionals offer a full range of expertise, including counsel in financing, due diligence, risk analysis, financial reporting, dispute resolutions and equity offerings.​  

The successful candidate will complete assignments in connection with commercial real estate valuation and consulting projects which may include analyzing complex highest and best use
scenarios, estimation of cash flows utilizing discounted cash flow models, analyses of comparable sales and cost analyses.  

Responsibilities Include:  

• Focus on management of team members, workflow and delivering superior client outcomes with less time spent on personally completing assignments 
• Originate select work, partnering with leadership to identify targets 
• Only inspect properties for tier 1 clients, where client interaction can be a benefit to growing the business, and/or if coaching a junior team member 
• Attend at least two local commercial real estate events per year and volunteer for one board/leadership/committee position within AI/IRWA/ULI/etc.  
• Represent the JLL brand: optimism, intelligence and collaboration 
• Provide solutions 

Education Requirements:  

• Continue participation in JLLU to focus on career path alignment and building professional skillset, including people management and business development 
• Master Argus competency (for team members of the national institutional team) 

Skillset Requirements:   

• Successfully master all Director skillset requirements  
• Mastery of the most complex concepts and assignments within chosen sector  
• Full competency in core skills and beginner competency in project management and/or account management skills 

Licensing Requirements: 

• State certified general appraiser license 
• Maintain state licensing for specific geographic focus and pull temporary practice permits when required 
• Minimum 3 years of holding CG license 
• Sign reports 

Management Scope:  

• Assist with recruiting team members 
• Partner with (coach) analyst I's, senior analysts, associates, associate directors, and/or directors to complete assignments 
• Manage up to four individuals

If Interested please contact/email Brett Suszek, MAI, AI-GRS (Senior Managing Director) at: brett.suszek@jll.com