[Hiring] Valuation Specialist @AEI Consultants

Role Description

AEI Valuation is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser to independently prepare high-quality appraisal reports across a wide range of property types. This role is well suited for professionals who value analytical rigor, professional standards, and efficiency, while minimizing unnecessary administrative burden.

At AEI, we are focused on delivering a best-in-class client experience, defined by:

• Clear and proactive communication
• Meeting deadlines
• Producing consistent, defensible appraisal work

Each appraiser plays a critical role in achieving this standard and is expected to take ownership of both the quality of their work and the client experience throughout the assignment lifecycle.

Appraisers manage assignments from engagement through final delivery, work directly with clients, and contribute meaningfully to the continued growth of AEI’s valuation platform.

What Makes This Role Different

• A Broader, More Diverse Client Base: AEI appraisers benefit from a strong base of traditional lender clients, as well as non-lender clients who engage AEI for environmental, property condition, zoning, and survey services.
• Technology + AI = Higher Quality, Less Busy Work: AEI appraisers utilize best-in-class industry tools, including CoStar, LightBox Report Writer, Argus, and third-party data platforms.
• Scalable Support When You’re Ready: For appraisers seeking additional leverage, AEI offers access to a dedicated pool of valuation analysts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently prepare commercial real estate appraisal reports from cover to cover
• Define appropriate scope of work based on client objectives (financing, estate, reporting, investment, or sale)
• Select and apply Cost, Sales Comparison, and Income Capitalization approaches
• Perform market studies, highest and best use, and feasibility analyses
• Research, verify, and analyze sales, listings, rents, operating data, zoning, land use, and ownership information
• Inspect subject and comparable properties and conduct market interviews
• Utilize Argus and third-party databases to support valuation conclusions, as needed
• Maintain clear communication with clients and internal team members throughout the assignment
• Ensure full compliance with USPAP, FIRREA, and client-specific requirements
• Contribute to AEI’s internal comparable database and quality initiatives
• Mentor junior appraisers and analysts as appropriate

Growth & Opportunity

While AEI has over 400 professionals nationwide, our valuation group is actively growing, creating meaningful opportunities for:

• Increased responsibility
• Leadership and mentorship roles
• Long-term career advancement within AEI’s valuation platform

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of commercial real estate appraisal experience
• State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser required
• MAI designation preferred, but not required
• Advanced knowledge of valuation theory, financial analysis, and appraisal reporting
• Proficiency in MS Office, comparable databases, and AI-enabled workflows
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills, with a focus on client communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required

Physical Requirements

• The work environment may be both indoors and outdoors.
• Indoor work takes place in a typical office setting.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Outdoor work requires the ability to effectively perform work in all types of weather conditions.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, type, handle office and/or field equipment, speak and hear.
• The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, balance, kneel or crouch.
• The employee may be required to travel independently and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.

Compensation

• Fee split targeting $250,000+ in annual production
• $65,000 base draw against production

Employee Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Commuter tax and dependent care benefits
• Complimentary use of AEI’s Donner Lake condo in Truckee, CA