We are currently looking to add a part time, transitioning into a full-time, certified general or residential appraiser to our firm focusing on ad valorem appraisals. The majority of our work is within Cook County (lending and ad valorem) and all of our work is within the greater Chicagoland area.
Ideal candidates will have experience in preparing ad valorem appraisals and have either a Certified General or Residential license. Willing to train an associate real estate trainee with a minimum of one year experience.
George Stamas
requests@meridian-appraisal.com
Do something you love, and never work a day in your life.
Training offered; Education compensation; Health, Dental, Life and Investment Benefits
Earning potential is above $100K.
Plus, a fun-Loving group of people making the best out of an intense industry.
Good attitudes do best in this environment.
Trainee or Certified General Welcome
Boutique, Chicago-based, appraisal firm.
Ideal Candidate: Analytical, detail oriented, excellent writing skills (journalism background a plus), finance or math science, computer savvy, capable of long sessions in excel or word to analyze data; entrepreneurial mindset, career-oriented.
*Candidate must hold or be in the process of obtaining an appraiser trainee license.
*Candidate must be on the path to becoming a certified general appraiser
Candidates for consideration must have strong grasp of narrative writing and math skills; strong proficiency in word and excel as well as strong keyboard and computer efficiency. A writing sample and cover letter are required for consideration. Candidates are required to research the appraisal field prior to application and be, proactively, on the pathway to obtaining an appraisal license.
The Real Estate Appraisal Industry rewards individuals that are dedicated, hardworking, self-motivated and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
Appraisal training hours are long and entry level trainees are expected to work beyond normal business hours to complete assignments and meet deadlines (including nights and weekends).
Casual office environment. Client encounters are business casual.
Ethics and code of conduct are of high importance.
Tasks include: Learning and executing the appraisal process, data entry, market analysis, write ups of analysis, taking photographs, fact checking, editing and interviewing brokers.
Application Requirements:
• **Must include cover letter with resume**
• Illinois Trainee courses, license, or scheduled classes
• Bachelor's degree.
• 2 years administrative or narrative experience required
• Strong foundation in English narrative
• Access to reliable transportation or vehicle for walk through appointments
• Capability of commuting to South Loop Chicago Office 5 days / per week.
• Solid math and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong history of Real Property Finance or Real Estate education
• Strong computer skills, excel, word and internet browsers; Macintosh based
• Typing speed beyond 35 wpm is required. *Please do not apply if typing speed is not at 35 wpm or greater
• **Must include cover letter to show writing skills** Entries without a full cover letter will not be considered.
Entry Level starts $35,000 to $40,000 base; $60,000 to $80,000 with bonus. Compensation is directly commensurate with experience, history and aptitude.
Education and benefits are available and negotiable.
Annual earning growth potential is beyond $100,000+
The Appraisal Career is writing intense. Only strong writers should apply.
Only those with strong computer skills and Apple/Mac experience should apply.
Jada Dwawn
cole@coleconsultingcorp.com
Want to make a real impact on people's lives and businesses? Elliott & Associates is looking for a Senior Tax Analyst to help us lower property taxes for Illinois taxpayers. We provide a flexible, goal oriented, team environment. While we are a law firm, we greatly respect the skills of the valuation professionals on our team. This role is a great balance between using your valuation expertise and and providing service to our team and our clients.
Roughly half of your day will be independent - preparing legal briefs. The balance of your time will be spent administrating our portfolio of client properties deciding whether and when to appeal, answering client questions, and providing top notch valuation research and advice to our team. You will also be involved in the new client intake process seeking to convert qualified leads into long-term clients.
Our core values of excellence, accountability, respect & integrity, team development and innovation drive every decision we make – along with profitability. You will excel if you are goal oriented, empathetic. and strive for excellence.
Who We’re Looking For:
This job requires the ability to quickly understand and preliminarily value commercial real estate. Drive, determination and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance. The job environment is structured and job expectations are clear. While the pace of the work is faster than average, quality is never compromised. The focus of communication and organizational relationships is based on technical expertise. The work requires specialized technical problem solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology, and the demonstration of the values of integrity, quality, caution and calm. New ideas and concepts are also important but will be carefully analyzed and tested before communication and adoption.
Goals are a key. Success will include managing up and down in the law firm. You will have the necessary authority to enforce policies, procedures, and deadlines. You will need to patiently coach and train members of our administrative team. This is key to effective delegation and sustainable team success. You will assist in educating the administrative team technically so that the firm maintains consistent quality standards throughout.
The position encompasses a defined span of control and opportunity for someone who engenders trust, a sense of urgency and consistent achievement of quality standards.
Role Responsibilities:
Collar county leader: You will lead of the commercial and multifamily collar county docket. Responsibilities include: meeting pre-defined annual production and settlement goals; providing recommendations and progress reports to leadership and consulting the managing attorney as needed. You will be accountable for making initial appeal recommendations (within defined guidelines), managing appeal resolution and overseeing result processing. You will ensure that the process from obtaining client documents through the appeal is timely. And, that clients are well informed throughout. You will be responsible for settling appeals with local assessing officials prior to hearing. The ones that you cannot settle, you will escalate to an attorney for presentation at hearing. Building rapport with clients and assessing officials is key.
Brief production: Workload varies annually based on reassessment cycles. You could be asked to produce 400 briefs in a high volume year - both in Cook and the Collar counties. A low volume year could be closer to 200. Advanced planning and prioritization of high stakes appeals is key. We provide you with the technology and tools so that you can focus on sizing up and strengthening your case.
Last minute requests: There will be times when you will be responsible for obtaining client documents at the last minute. You will also be responsible for reviewing appeal notes on and preparing re-review evidence. Re-review deadlines can be under 24 hours.
Retention: Our team sets and monitors an annual retention goal for existing clients. You will be responsible for providing timely client support upon request.
Conversion: You will be one of a few gatekeepers for new clients. Your goal is to convert quality leads into happy, long term clients. Treat each file as if it were your own, while also setting clear expectations with the client. Keep leadership apprised of your progress.
Valuation research: You will provide research and seasoned valuation recommendations internally, on request. This is a shared responsibility with our other Senior Analyst. Proficiency in CoStar and MLS will aid in your success.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Goal oriented. Setting and achieving goals should excite you.
A proven ability and desire to hone your technical skills in Cook and the Collar counties.
A proven ability to use communicate your technical expertise to clients in simple terms. You must enjoy working up an appeal while also engaging with clients and talking with them about their business and how Elliott & Associates will solve their real estate tax needs.
A dependable and reliable team player. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with coworkers and clients.
3-10 years of property tax experience.
Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort in learning new technology platforms. Experience in Microsoft Teams is a plus!
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary, 401k, health insurance, and vacation benefits program. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Danielle Elliott
delliott@elliottlaw.com
Job Description
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small business, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at http://www.jpmorganchase.com/.
Our Firmwide Risk Function:
Our Firmwide Risk function is focused on cultivating a stronger, unified culture that embraces a sense of personal accountability for developing the highest corporate standards in governance and controls across the firm. Business priorities are built around the need to strengthen and guard the firm from the many risks we face, financial rigor, risk discipline, fostering a transparent culture and doing the right thing in every situation. We are equally focused on nurturing talent, respecting the diverse experiences that our team of Risk professionals bring and embracing an inclusive environment.
Commercial Real Estate Group (CRE):
Work with the best commercial real estate team in the industry! As the largest financial institution and multifamily lender in the country, JPMorgan Chase is looking for well-seasoned real estate review appraisers who want to bring their significant expertise and knowledge to a team that specializes in multifamily and commercial appraisal assignments, with a strong emphasis on multifamily product ranging from 5 to 500 units. We are dedicated to helping real estate appraisal professionals grow with our team. We will provide all of the equipment, training, data sources, and software for real estate review appraisers who have an eagerness and passion for ensuring that appraisal reports meet our strong quality assurance standards. This position will provide experienced real estate reviewers with an opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly-collaborative team.
A successful candidate’s essential job duties include:
· Performing reviews of appraisal reports for multifamily residential (5+ units) and/or commercial properties to determine the credibility of market values developed for financially-related transactions in accordance with internal appraisal policies/procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (USPAP & FIRREA).
· Using risk-based decisions, work with stakeholders to ensure that appraisal reviews are complete, accurate, adequate, relevant, and reasonable based on sound real estate appraisal methodology.
· Learning and performing the administrative tasks that drive the CRE Appraisal Review process.
· Continual development of local market knowledge and national real estate trends.
Qualifications:
· A 4-year college degree is preferred.
· State Certified General Appraiser License (Commercial Positions).
· 5 to 10 years’ experience appraising and/or reviewing complex multifamily residential, mixed-use, and/or commercial properties.
· Significant experience appraising or reviewing for financial institutions is preferred.
· Strong analytical, business writing, and oral communication skills are a must.
· Computer/technology knowledge is required as well as a proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook (Microsoft Office Suite).
· Comprehensive knowledge or certification of Argus software is preferred.
· National Review experience is a plus.
· Ability to multi-task and elevate critical issues in a timely manner.
· Must be self-motivated and manage time efficiently to meet service-level deadlines.
· Strong critical thinking and problem solving.
· Understanding of various construction types and mechanical systems as well as hazards such as flood, environmental, earthquake, and zoning conditions.
· Ability to analyze properties with complex characteristics.
· Superior knowledge of local real estate metro areas and neighborhood.
· MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute or equivalent credential is preferred.
About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Commercial Banking is focused on helping our clients succeed and making a positive difference in our communities. We provide credit and financing, treasury and payment services, international banking and real estate services to clients including corporations, municipalities, institutions, real estate investors and owners, and nonprofit organizations.
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Chase Bank
We are currently looking to add a full-time certified general appraiser to our team. Our clients are best‐in‐class banks and government agencies. The majority of our work is within Cook County and all of our work is within the greater Chicago Metro Area.
Candidates must be proficient in Word and Excel, have a certified general real estate license, and have a passion for real estate. Ideal candidates will also be experienced in Narrative 1 or similar report writing software.
If interested please submit your resume & cover letter to apiper@pvgchicago.com.
Founded in 2001, Praedium Valuation Group is a professionally-managed commercial and residential real estate valuation and consulting firm. Since the firm’s founding, Praedium Valuation Group has completed more than 70,000 appraisal and consulting assignments for its clients in the Chicago area.
Praedium Valuation Group co-founders and owners, Joe Wallace, MAI, and Sara Chambers, SRA, met while attending the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. Today, the two lead the firm’s talented team of 20 certified appraisers.
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Ashley Piper
apiper@pvgchicago.com
