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Senior Appraiser - Multifamily

Cushman & Wakefield · Chicago, IL · $150,000–$250,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a complex appraisal you completed. What made it difficult?

What they are checking: Whether they have handled hard assignments and can explain their reasoning.

How do you keep up with professional development as an MAI?

What they are checking: Whether they are committed to learning, which the posting lists as a key competency.

What would you do

A client pushes you to reach a higher value. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they protect their independence and follow USPAP even under client pressure.

You have several reports due the same week. How do you manage your workload?

What they are checking: Whether they plan well and communicate with clients to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

About the work

Walk me through how you would value a large multifamily property using the income approach.

What they are checking: Whether they can build revenue, expense and cap rate assumptions that support a credible value.

How do you build a discounted cash flow model for a multifamily asset?

What they are checking: Whether they understand rent growth, vacancy, expenses, holding period and discount rate.

How do you analyze highest and best use for a property with redevelopment potential?

What they are checking: Whether they can test legal, physical, financial and maximum productivity options.

How do you pick and adjust comparable sales for a multifamily appraisal?

What they are checking: Whether they make thoughtful, supportable adjustments for location, age, units and condition.

How do you analyze a property's operating expenses to see if they are reasonable?

What they are checking: Whether they compare to market data and catch unusual or missing expenses.

What is happening in the Chicago multifamily market right now?

What they are checking: Whether they follow local market trends that affect value conclusions.

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The full job description

As published by Cushman & Wakefield.

Job Title Senior Appraiser - Multifamily Job Description Summary Job Description POSITION SUMMARY Under direct supervision, the successful candidate will complete assignments in connection with commercial real estate valuation and consulting projects which may include data collection and market research, analyzing complex highest and best use scenarios, analyzing revenue and expense performance, estimating of cash flows utilizing discounted cash flow models, analyses of comparable sales, detailed cost analyses, and drawing market comparisons in developing opinions of value. 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 and Experience • Bachelor’s degree required • Certified General Appraiser license and MAI designation • 7+ years of experience appraising multifamily • Mastery of MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook/Teams, PowerPoint) • Proficiency with Argus Enterprise or Rockport The compensation for this position is: Salary + Fee Split and is expected to earn $150k - $250k annually 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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