AVP, CRE Appraiser

The CRE Appraiser will support internal lending decisions by providing high-quality property valuations, market assessments, and appraisal reviews. This role plays a central part in maintaining prudent credit standards and ensuring collateral is accurately assessed across a portfolio that includes multifamily, mixed-use, retail, and other income-producing assets.

Client Details

Commercial bank located on Queens/Nassau border.

Description

Key Responsibilities

Appraisal & Valuation

• Conduct valuations for commercial real estate collateral on new originations, renewals, and existing portfolio credits.
• Review third-party appraisal reports for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and valuation soundness.
• Analyze property-level financials, market rental data, land values, capitalization rates, and comparable sales.
• Apply accepted methodologies, including Income Capitalization, Sales Comparison, and Cost Approaches.
• Maintain internal valuation models and ensure consistent application of assumptions.

Market Analysis

• Monitor trends across New York City and regional submarkets, including vacancy levels, rental rates, cap rate movements, and new supply.
• Evaluate local economic factors, zoning considerations, and property-specific risks that may impact collateral value.
• Provide timely insight to credit partners regarding emerging market risks.

Credit Support & Collaboration

• Partner with lenders, underwriters, and credit officers to support deal structuring and assess the adequacy of collateral.
• Communicate appraisal findings clearly, including methodology, assumptions, and rationale for value conclusions.
• Assist with internal credit memos and documentation that relate to collateral evaluation.
• Support responses to internal audit and regulatory exams concerning valuation practices and CRE risk management.

Compliance & Quality Standards

• Ensure all valuations comply with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
• Maintain complete and accurate appraisal files and documentation for audit readiness.
• Participate in updates to valuation policies, vendor management processes, and appraisal standards.

Profile

Qualifications

• Experience: Typically 5+ years of commercial real estate appraisal or valuation experience, ideally with exposure to income‑producing properties in the NYC metro area.
• Background: Strong grounding in commercial property valuation, highest-and-best-use analysis, and appraisal report review.
• Skills:
  • Advanced financial analysis, cash flow modeling, and market research abilities
  • Solid understanding of DSCR, cap rates, rent rolls, and stabilized vs. in‑place income
  • Strong Excel proficiency
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field; professional appraisal certifications (e.g., NYS General Appraiser License) strongly preferred.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory expectations for CRE appraisals and valuation independence.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarize and defend valuation conclusions.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, independent, deadline-driven, and comfortable supporting a fast-paced lending environment.

APreferred Experience

• Prior experience at a bank, valuation firm, or appraisal company focused on commercial properties.
• Exposure to multifamily and mixed-use properties common in the NYC metro.
• Ability to manage multiple valuations in a high-volume environment.
• Familiarity with Argus or similar modeling platforms is a plus but not required.

Job Offer

Competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $160,000 USD.

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