Valuation Intern

This role is a remote position. We are looking for and prioritizing candidates who are located in or easily able to accommodate Central Time (CST).Job Description: Valuation InternAbout UsPartner Valuation Advisors is actively hiring professionals to meet the increasing demands of our client base. Founded by nationally respected industry veterans, we are blazing a new trail in the valuation industry with the commitment to provide a better experience for our clients and our employees. We offer the excitement of a startup with the stability of an industry-leading parent company, and a culture that values innovation and fun.Learn more about Partner Valuation Advisors at PartnerVal.comSummaryIn this role, the intern will conduct and compile market research for senior appraisers. The intern will utilize primary and secondary sources by performing market participant surveys and compiling data from multiple online platforms: county records, GIS mapping, Costar, LandVision, and others. The intern will also maintain our property database with comparables.The intern will support our Seniors Housing team, which focuses on the valuation of senior living communities across the country. The seniors housing industry includes five primary care types and multiple pricing structures, resulting in a steep but rewarding learning curve. This variety keeps the work dynamic and intellectually engaging.This role is best suited for individuals with a strong interest in real estate appraisal and a desire to build a long-term career in the appraisal industry. While we welcome applicants from a variety of academic backgrounds, those studying Real Estate, Business, or related fields tend to align most closely with the nature of the work.This role is a remote position; in person or hybrid may be offered, based on location. The intern will work up to 29 hours per week based on deal volume. The initial internship is one semester and may be extended based on periodic performance reviews. Employment is at-will.Continuing education is central to the appraisal industry and Partner’s mission. We are committed to providing a better experience for our clients and our employees. As a part of this commitment, interns are considered for continuation in the Intern to Analyst Pipeline after completion of their first semester. For further details on the Intern to Analyst Pipeline, please ask your recruiter.Intern Responsibilities and Duties·      Learn and understand the market fundamentals of the team’s industry·      Conduct market and property research through market participant surveys·      Access, research, and compile data from online databases·      Site and improvements research·      Database entry of comparable properties·      Comparison analysis of rent, fees, occupancy, and operations·      Additional database, compilation, research, and organizational tasks as neededQualifications·      Currently enrolled student at an accredited university (or graduate of a 4-year program)·      Strong communication, written, and organizational skills·      Ability to self-manage multiple projects at once·      Ability to work independently and as a member of a team·      Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to navigate spreadsheets efficiently, edit formatting/worksheets, and efficiently enter/manipulate data·      Ability to work up to 29 hours per week during the school year·      Relevant work experience in commercial real estate and/or appraisal is not requiredPreferred·      Junior or Senior in a 4-year program, Master’s Candidate, or Graduate·      Major or minor in Real Estate, Business, or Accounting. Other majors are welcome to apply, especially if they demonstrate a strong interest in real estate appraisal.·      Interest, or curiosity, in pursuing a career in appraisal·      Interest in advancing the appraisal industry through culture, technology, and innovation·      Interest in multi-semester employment·      Experience in conducting research through county records, GIS mapping, Costar, LandVision, NIC MAP, or other related industry softwareWhat you can expect from usAppraisal is both a science and an art. While governed by professional standards, it allows for flexibility and innovation when supported by sound judgment. Interns will learn to approach valuation as a puzzle—where context, clarity, and reasoning are as can be more important than foundational formulas.Our training approach is layered and hands-on. We begin with intuitive explanations and build toward more complex concepts as your understanding deepens. This constructivist model supports long-term learning and professional growth.Education·      The appraisal industry·      Career paths·      Overview of licensing process and requirements·      Introduction to appraisal requirements, methodologies, and approaches to value·      Various property types and their related operationsSkill Training·      Conducting market participant surveys·      Utilizing various vendor systems for research·      Compiling market metrics·      Researching site and improvement dataA culture of Innovation and Fun·      We welcome novel ideas and solutions from all team members·      An open-door policy with supervisors and management·      A supportive and collaborative work environment·      Continuing education and professional development·      Team activitiesWhat we can expect from you·      An interest, or curiosity, in pursuing a career in appraisal·      Curiosity to continue learning and developing in education and skillset·      Willingness to engage in communication, including phone-based research and interviews with market participants·      Strong attention to detail, as the data you gather directly supports the appraiser’s final conclusions·      Persistence in tackling complex tasks and learning through doing·      A coachable mindset and openness to iterative learning·      Feel encouraged to ask any questions that arise·      Provide feedback on your experiencePhysical Requirements·      Frequently communicate with colleagues, vendors, and market participants via telephone, email, online correspondence, and messengers.·      Frequently conduct surveys, via telephone and email, with market participants·      Frequently compile, interpret, and convey data from telephone surveys, email communications, and online databases·      Frequently access, interpret, input, and analyze data from online sources·      Frequently utilize the Microsoft Suite of applications (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)·      The work environment is remote or in-office, based on locationHybrid/Remote Office Requirements·      Reliable internet connection·      Ability to work with privacy·      Quiet background for making frequent phone calls Reasonable accommodation will be offered, as needed, to meet the above responsibilities and requirements. Please feel free to discuss with a recruiter.Additionally, if you need reasonable accommodations to complete the job application or hiring process, please reach out to us directly at careers@partnerval.com.Nontraditional students and/or individuals pursuing a career change are welcomed and appreciated.We will consider qualified applicants who have criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.Equal Employment OpportunityIt is Partner Valuation Advisors (The Company) policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information including genetic information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.California Consumer Privacy ActWe collect personal information from you in connection with your application for employment with Partner Valuation Advisors.