TO OUR MEMBERS
The Seattle Chapter of the Appraisal Institute's Employment Opportunities is available to current members as a membership benefit. Our job board focuses on opportunities in the Puget Sound area, but we occasionally post listings in other locations, too. If you have an opening in your company that would be great for a Seattle Chapter member, please submit it per the instructions below.
To post a position, please e-mail aisea@qwestoffice.net with a message including all of the following details about the position:
(1) Company Name, (2) Position Location, (3) Position Title, (4) Company Description, (5) Position Description, including Required Experience and Qualifications, (6) Application Instructions (direct application favored over generic web submissions), and (7) your Appraisal Institute Member number.
JOB LISTINGS
Two Appraiser Positions Available (posted August 19, 2011)
Strickland, Heischman and Hoss, Inc. has an opening for two additional appraisers. We are interested in adding a designated Appraisal Institute member (MAI), or an advanced candidate to our team of appraisers. We also have an opening for an appraiser with less experience.
Our company provides a health benefit plan, a retirement plan, a professional environment, and the opportunity to appraise as part of a professional team dedicated to quality. There is a real chance to grow within the company.
Please contact Fred Strickland, MAI, SRA, at 253.564.3230, Ex. 102, Cell 253.606.4868, Fax:253.564.3143, Email: freds@nwlink.com
Strickland, Heischman & Hoss, 6419 Lakewood Drive West, Tacoma, WA 98467
Certified Appraiser (posted August 1, 2011)
American Home Appraisals is busy and looking to hire a Certified appraiser.
Minimum requirement - 2 years as a certified appraiser in the State of Washington. No trainees.
Proficient in:
- an appraisal software program (ACI would be nice);
- Word or Wordperfect;
- Excel or equal.
Send your resume and work samples to: rh@americanappraisals.com
Real Estate Research Analyst (posted July 19, 2011)
Type of Opportunity: Full‐time position
Date Posted: July 13, 2011
Application Deadline: August 1, 2011
Target Start Date: September 6, 2011
Company Profile:
Heartland is a Seattle‐based real estate consulting and investment firm with 26 years of experience advising on and managing projects from concept through acquisition, predevelopment, development, and disposition. Since forming the firm in 1984, Heartland has focused on establishing methodologies to better analyze the physical, political, regulatory, market, financial, and other influences that affect real estate values, identifying creative strategies to resolve complex project challenges, and managing teams to successfully achieve project objectives. As a strategic real estate consultancy, Heartland's clients range from Fortune 500 companies and private landowners to municipalities and port authorities. The majority of our work is focused in Western Washington.
Heartland offers a wide range of real estate consulting services including strategic planning, market research, investment portfolio management, economics‐based land use code review, redevelopment assessment, acquisition/disposition analysis, real estate development feasibility analysis, structuring of complex acquisitions and dispositions, structuring public/private partnerships, and project and predevelopment management.
Our consulting practice has grown directly out of a real estate investment and development background. Since inception, Heartland has balanced our role as real estate consultants with active participation in both real estate investment and development; over the years we have pursued both land development and vertical, mixed‐use development projects.
Job Description:
As the Research Analyst, you will conduct market, demographic, economic, and financial data collection and analysis for a wide range of real estate product types, geographies, and client types.
Time/Duration:
40 hours/week
Compensation:
Market appropriate; experience and skills considered, comprehensive benefits package included.
Educational Requirements:
Applicants should have at a minimum completed their undergraduate degree in appropriate fields (business, finance, public policy, real estate) and possess working knowledge of real estate fundamentals. One to three years of professional experience a plus.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be self-motivated individuals with interdisciplinary capabilities, intermediate real estate fundamentals, good oral and written presentation skills, and abilities in market research and analysis.
Skills:
We are seeking someone with the ability to think critically and perform rigorous real estate‐related analysis. Strong analytical and communication skills are critical as are Microsoft Excel capabilities. GIS aptitude is a plus. Applicants must have demonstrated technical writing ability.
Ideal Candidate:
Our ideal candidate will have a strong compatibility with Heartland culture in terms of intellectual curiosity, problem-solving capacity, and desire to learn new skills as projects demand.
Contact Information:
Angela Jin, Executive Assistant
Heartland LLC
(206) 682‐2500
angelaj@htland.com
To apply for this position, please email cover letter and résumé to: angelaj@htland.com
CBRE is currently seeking experienced, licensed commercial Real Estate Appraisers with three plus years experience for the Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington markets.
Candidates will have experience in estimating property value by providing appraisals and consultations; researching and analyzing property information; reconciling various indicators; and preparing appraisal reports. Appraisal work will involve both “one-off” assignments in addition to local and national portfolio assignment work. Join our growing Pacific Northwest practice that is supported by a national appraisal platform (largest commercial appraisal company in the United States), successful local and national brokerage program, active asset services group and an expertly managed local/national market research platform. Attractive compensation/benefits package. For further inquiries, contact Scott F. Biethan, MAI (206.292.6198) or by e-mail at scott.biethan@cbre.com.
About CB Richard Ellis
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2009 revenue). The Company has approximately 29,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CB Richard Ellis offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. Please visit our Web site at www.cbre.com.
Lead Valuation Assistant, Seattle Area (posted June 8, 2011)
Downtown Seattle commercial real estate appraisal firm, Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services, is seeking a lead Valuation Assistant with strong organizational and computer skills. Previous Word and Excel experience is required, but working with Word and Excel 2007 is preferred.
Additional computer proficiency is required with an ability to research multiple subjects on the internet and manipulate graphics.
Candidate must be self-starter who is detail-oriented, motivated, well-organized, self-motivated, efficient, responsible, and dependable. The candidate must also be able to take directions and have adequate interpersonal skills.
If you have the experience, skills, attitude, and enthusiasm to qualify for this position, please send a cover letter and your current resume to joe.creech@colliers.com. Work hours start at a standard full-time, M – F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Full health and dental benefits, 401k, additional incentive pay, are all potential after a 3 month review.
Over our 30+ year history, Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services has developed a strong reputation for quality, credibility and dependability across the commercial real estate industry. The team’s continued growth is supported by its position as a recognized leader in real estate valuation and consulting services while supporting a full range of clients, geographies and property types.