**Job Title** Research Analyst **Job Description Summary** The Valuation & Advisory Valuation Research Assistant will be responsible for researching the data specific to the creation of a commercial real estate appraisal report. This will include data gathering, brief property, data and market write-ups, along with comparable property analysis, including confirmation and documentation of comparable sales and leases. The research assistant will also manage client site profiles, expense reports, appraiser qualifications, and file maintenance. The role will involve assisting with report uploads, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting a specific group of appraisers, managing the reports they are assigned. 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. **Job Description** **Key Competencies & Qualifications** + Research taxes, zoning, building information, assignment information – 15% + Quality check information and letter of engagement from Job Center (client info, address, project dates, length of time for project, appraisers assigned to project, office assigned to project, special circumstances and requests) and engagement letter – 10% + Compile data to write up local area analysis, utilizing CoStar, Reis, and publicly available data such as taxes, zoning, and incentives – 15% + Prepare the front end of the appraisal report – Utilize GTT, Living Sector and other templates and populate information to complete the front end. Identify and complete market and regional analysis, appraisal mapping (property location, regional/local area, tax comparables), and general formatting of an appraisal report – 15% + Confirm comparable property information through phone calls and other means, and enter findings into data base – 15% + Respond to appraiser inquiries on research and report data – 5% + Track project work: receipt of project, hours spent on project, in-house, completion, and client due dates – 5% + Assist in parsing large sets of qualitative and quantitative data, transferring PDF info to Excel for analysis when necessary – 5% + Communicate effectively with local government entities and appraisers to obtain confirmation, clarification, or direction on information relating to taxes, zoning, permitting, etc. – 5% + Maintain and organize files, including research, data, and completed reports, for easy access and reference – 5% + Upload completed reports to internal and client-facing platforms, ensuring all necessary documentation is included and accessible – 5% **Education and Experience** + Familiarity with commercial real estate concepts (preferred) + The ability to easily grasp new but basic real estate concepts + Proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel) and online research tools + Strong communication skills (verbal and written) + Reliable, organized and responsive + A positive attitude and desire to collaborate in a team environment + Proactively problem solve and remove obstacles that prohibit us from doing our best work + Uphold the V&A standards of respect, responsiveness and people first (colleagues and clients) 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. The compensation for the position is: $20.00 - $25.00 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. 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