Hotel Real Estate Appraiser Associate - Consulting & Valuation

HVS Hospitality Consulting is seeking an analytical, motivated professional to join our dynamic and collaborative consulting and valuation team. This opportunity is ideal for hotel accountants looking to leverage their industry knowledge in a broader consulting role, as well as for those with a passion for finance, hospitality, marketing, and real estate. Working alongside experienced industry leaders, you'll help clients make informed investment and business decisions across the hospitality sector (bachelor's degree required).

Associates begin their careers in our Loveland, CO, office with a starting salary of $60,000, gaining hands‑on experience and comprehensive training in hotel valuation and consulting. Upon promotion to Senior Associate, employees receive a $10,000 salary increase and continue to build significant long‑term career and earning potential. The average salary approaches $100,000 after just a few years of learning this work and becoming exceptional in its delivery.

We also pay 100% of employee health insurance premiums, offer a 401(k) match, and provide a comprehensive benefits package.

We consult on hotels and markets throughout the metro area and region, and no submarket or hotel is alike. If you have become tired of the monotony of your hotel operations existence, let us breathe new life into your career with a move into consulting and valuation. Our consultants travel and learn about hundreds of submarkets and hotels, and our team can interact with industry participants that are equally passionate about this work.

No day is like the last, and we couple this experience with a great HVS trainer team and fund licensing and continuing education. Hotel market studies, feasibility studies, and appraisals (valuations) are the mainstay of our business, and we train new associates how to expertly put together highly credible analyses and written reports to back up our conclusions. This work is a perfect career move for a college graduate that has spent some time in hotel accounting and is ready for a change.

Job Location:

Loveland, CO

Start Date:

January 19, 2027

• Perform valuations of hotels and other hospitality‑related income‑producing real estate, as well as supply‑and‑demand analyses
• Prepare forecasts of income and expenses
• Write appraisals, market studies, feasibility studies, and consulting reports
• Use proprietary HVS models to conduct analyses
• Carry out fieldwork and property inspections, as directed

• Basic understanding of hotel operation fundamentals
• Analyze hotel financial statements and economic, lodging, and market area trends to arrive at supportable supply‑and‑demand forecasts
• Work as part of a team to meet individual and office objectives (
  
  NOTE:
  
  This is a work‑from‑the‑office position, so living close to the Loveland, CO office is encouraged, particularly during the initial training period!)
• Prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines
• Travel roughly 40% of the time
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Effective organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail and demonstrated problem‑solving skills
• A valid U.S. driver’s license

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, real estate, or hotel administration
• Experience in hotel operations (6 months to 2 years+ of hotel operations preferred)

Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Physical demands include the following:

• Frequent sitting (e.g., at the computer or in a car or airplane in transit to fieldwork); standing desks provided upon request
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds
• Commuting to our Loveland, CO office - this is a work-from-the-office position
• Long drives are often required to visit markets within Colorado and surrounding states, where flying may not be convenient

Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee…