VAS - Associate

About the Role

As a CBRE VAS Associate, you will prepare market value appraisals on real estate with minimal direction and oversight, training, and mentoring by Senior Appraiser or Manager. You'll prepare appraisal reports, including entering data in the property database, taking photos of the subject and comparables, and driving the neighborhood. You will confirm data, conduct discussions with market participants, and perform additional research as needed.

• Complete market value reports from cover to cover with little analytical guidance from a senior appraiser.
• Prepare and complete analysis and research for simple properties assigned to an appraisal report. (To be reviewed by Sr. Real Estate Analyst/Managing Director)
• Apply Argus (cash flow software) and 3rd party databases to compile data for appraisal reports.
• Examine and analyze simple income-producing properties and write an analysis based on market comparisons.
• Make a comparison based on sales of similar properties with significant input from the Sr. Appraiser.
• Analyze past revenue and expense performance and project a stabilized operating statement.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four‑year college or university.
• Minimum of two plus years of related experience and/or training in Commercial Real Estate Appraising. Advanced training in Appraisal/Valuation Services is a plus.
• Right of Way (ROW) appraisal experience preferred.
• State Certification (Certified General Appraisal License) 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 present information.
• Requires average knowledge of financial real estate terms and principles. Basic understanding of approaches to the value of real estate assets.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite required. Good writing skills.
• Decisions made with an understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and timelines. Responsible for setting own project timelines. Errors in judgment may have a short‑term impact on co‑workers and supervisors.

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values—respect, integrity, service and excellence—and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential.

We welcome all applicants.

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:

CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments:
Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations);
Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience);
Project Management (program management, project management, cost…