Senior Commercial Real Estate Appraiser & Management Positions

Are you an MAI or Senior Appraiser that is stuck in a lower management position, or looking to advance your career? Are you ready to take part in a national operation and guide yourself to a greater professional development and financial position?

Joseph J. Blake & Associates is in search of talented individuals to lead satellite offices throughout the Midwest. As a national firm which began in 1946, Joseph J. Blake & Associates is one of the larger privately held real estate appraisal companies in the country. The firm is not franchised, but operates as a single corporation with offices nationwide which allows a great deal of flexibility in the growth and management opportunities for Midwestern office operations. We are currently expanding our Midwest presence and are seeking experienced MAI appraisers to lead this charge. This is an exciting opportunity with tremendous upside and a well-defined path to equity ownership for the right candidates.

General Certified Commercial real estate appraiser positions are also available in Chicago and key Midwestern cities; work remotely or in the downtown Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individuals in Illinois and the Midwest to progress in a profession that is seeing a generational shift.

Satellite office management and partnership opportunities exist for those wanting to take on leadership roles in Indianapolis, Detroit/Grand Rapids, Columbus/Cleveland, Minneapolis, Des Moines/Quad Cities, St, Louis/Kansas City and Milwaukee.

The Commercial Real Estate Appraiser positions being offered to qualified candidates involve the direction or preparation of narrative appraisals and consulting reports for a wide variety of real estate asset types, including office buildings, multi-unit residential properties, retail properties, industrial properties, lodging and special use properties. The candidates will have the opportunity to develop or sharpen their existing professional skills through Senior Director mentoring, training, and hands-on experience valuing a broad spectrum of commercial property types which is the linchpin to real estate development and investment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Manage or complete multiple appraisal assignments on complex commercial properties
Utilize Argus DCF, AE, and Excel to develop cash flow models and other analyses in valuing various property types
Gather comparable commercial real estate data (lease, sale, investment criteria, etc.) and research market trends
Identify the key characteristics of the property type under analysis and evaluate the property’s past and potential future financial performance
Communicate and advise clients, principally consisting of lending institutions, pension funds, attorneys, and other real estate professionals

Qualifications/Experience:

Ethics and Independence
Senior Certified General Real Estate Appraisal in a key Midwestern state with leadership aspirations (MAI Designation a plus)
Some exposure or proficiency in Argus and MS Office (Excel and Word)
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Research skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments
Ability to establish priorities, take initiative, work under time constraints, and exercise sound judgment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree
Driver’s License
Certified General Appraisal License

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the position offered, education and experience

Work Location:

Remote via supported satellite office or in Chicago CBD Office.