Real Estate Appraiser Trainee Jobs in Racine, WI

What You'll Do
Cohen & Co's Valuation & Litigation practice is growing, and we're looking for a Manager to add to our real estate appraisal team! The practice is expanding, the work is varied, and there's real room to help shape where we go next. You'll get exposure to a wide range of commercial property types and engagements and have a real say in how the team and processes evolve as we scale.
Beyond the work, you'll be part of a team that's genuinely invested in each other and want to see you grow in your career. If you're a real estate appraiser looking for a place where your expertise is valued and your ideas are heard, we'd love to hear from you!

Valuation & Analysis

• Complete cost, sales comparison, and income approach analyses to value commercial real estate properties across the U.S. (and select international engagements)
• Apply strong working knowledge of the three approaches to value across a variety of commercial property types
• Conduct site inspections and analyze property conditions, market trends, and comparable sales to support defensible conclusions
• Stay current on local zoning, economic indicators, and market dynamics impacting commercial property values

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare appraisal reports with limited review needed from senior leaders, owning quality, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Ensure all deliverables align with USPAP and Appraisal Institute standards
• Maintain thorough documentation and supporting exhibits to back valuation conclusions
• Deliver clear, well-organized written reports tailored to client and engagement needs

Quality Review & Data Validation

• Review and test third-party appraisals for existing clients to support both assurance and tax engagements
• Verify the validity of data used in appraisals, including property details, market trends, and comparable sales
• Identify inconsistencies or risk areas in external appraisal reports and recommend adjustments
• Apply quality control procedures to minimize risk and uphold accuracy across engagements

Collaboration & Practice Growth

• Collaborate regularly with key stakeholders across our assurance and tax departments
• Support the continued growth of a newer, expanding practice with direct access to valuation leadership
• Participate in business development activities, both internally and externally
• Contribute ideas to help shape processes, tools, and strategy as the team scales

Who You Are

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required (preferred: Finance, Economics, or Urban Planning)
• 5+ years of combined real estate appraisal and/or public accounting experience
• Licensed real estate appraiser in at least one state (home state preferred)
• Active progress toward the MAI designation, ideally at least 50% through Appraisal Institute coursework
• Strong working knowledge of the cost, sales comparison, and income approaches to value
• Ability to easily transition between projects and engagements
• Team player with a desire for continuous learning and an entrepreneurial spirit

Preferred:

• MAI designation in progress or near completion
• Experience valuing a variety of commercial property types across multiple U.S. markets
• Big 4 or middle market background

Locations:

• Akron, OH; Baltimore, MD; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Deer Park, IL; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Milwaukee, WI; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; St. Clair Shores, MI; Troy, MI; Westchester, NY; Youngstown, OH
• Hybrid work environment
  

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• Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
• Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewardspackage, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!

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*Base compensation offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities.

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