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Commercial Appraiser

Cushman & Wakefield · WI · $75,000–$150,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time a client pushed you toward a certain value. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Independence and ethics, since an appraiser who bends to pressure puts the firm and their license at risk.

Tell me about a time you mentored a less experienced analyst on an assignment.

What they are checking: Whether they can teach the reasoning behind valuation work, since the role may include mentorship.

How do you manage several report deadlines at once without the quality of any one slipping?

What they are checking: Workload control in a practice where reports are judged on both accuracy and turnaround time.

What would you do

Your sales comparison approach and your income approach come out far apart. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they dig into why the indications differ and reconcile with reasoning rather than averaging them away.

How do you explain a complex value conclusion to a client who is not a real estate expert?

What they are checking: Communication skill, which the posting stresses alongside analytical ability.

About the work

When a new valuation assignment comes in, how do you decide the scope of work and which approaches to value apply?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that scope depends on the intended use, property type and client, as USPAP requires.

Walk me through how you build a discounted cash flow model for a multi-tenant office building.

What they are checking: Real command of lease-by-lease revenue, rollover, vacancy, capital costs and choosing discount and terminal rates.

How do you analyze highest and best use for a property where the current use may not be the most valuable one?

What they are checking: Whether they can work through the four tests and support a conclusion that drives the entire valuation.

How do you pick and adjust comparable sales when the market has very few recent transactions?

What they are checking: Judgment in thin markets, including expanding search areas and explaining adjustments a reviewer will accept.

How do you analyze a property's operating history when the owner's expense numbers look unusually low?

What they are checking: Whether they compare to market expense benchmarks and normalize figures instead of trusting what the owner provides.

When would you use a detailed cost approach, and what are its weak spots?

What they are checking: Understanding of when replacement cost is meaningful and how depreciation estimates can mislead.

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The full job description

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Job Title Commercial Appraiser Job Description Summary The successful candidate will have the ability to appropriately engage valuation assignments, identify the scope of work and determine the appropriate approaches and methodology for valuing property as well as complete assignments in connection with commercial real estate valuation and consulting projects. Duties include data collection and market research, analyzing complex highest and best use scenarios, analyzing revenue and expense performance, developing cash flows utilizing discounted cash flow models, analyses of comparable sales, detailed cost analyses, and drawing market comparisons in developing opinions of value. This role requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills in addition to excellent communication skills. May provide mentorship to less experienced professionals. Opportunities to develop new business and manage client relationships available. Job Description Our Valuation & Advisory professionals have the privilege of working across the full spectrum of commercial real estate valuation. The diversity of our practice and the breadth of our client base allows our professionals to provide comprehensive real estate valuation services ranging from traditional appraisal reports, to market studies and feasibility analysis, and participation in multi-service line strategic consulting. We believe what we do matters and makes a difference. Respect for each other and our clients is at the forefront of our business. We believe in collaboration, connection and supporting one another. Our team is highly engaged and empowered to reach their fullest potential. If these values resonate with you, consider joining our team. KEY COMPETENCIES • Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment. • Desire to function in a team environment and proactively problem solve • Dedication to providing timely, reliable and courteous service to clients • Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete tasks • Attentiveness, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills • Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents • Demonstrated ability to solve advanced and multifaceted problems • Commitment to professional development and continual learning • Excellent written and verbal communication and skills. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree required • Certified General Appraiser license • Candidate for MAI designation a plus • 2-5 years of experience appraising commercial real estate • Mastery of MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook/Teams, PowerPoint) • Experience with Argus Enterprise or Rockport VAL a plus The Compensation for this position is: salary + fee-split and expected annual compensation of $75,000 - $150,000 Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

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