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Job Description:

CBRE is seeking a real estate analyst in our Halifax office to support the Atlantic appraisal team in preparing market value appraisals and consulting reports. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, self-starter with good attention to detail, multi-tasking skills, and is strongly proficient in excel, word and power point.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct extensive research and appraisal support tasks such as preparing analysis on relevant market sales and lease transactions.

Conduct research and collect data from both internal database and third-party sources with respect to market rental rates, market sales and lease transactions, development applications and general market knowledge.

Maintenance of internal database systems.

Responsible for generating engagement and reliance letters for clients.

Conduct interviews with market participants to stay apprised on current trends and developments in the local marketplace.

Perform property inspections (including the occasional out of town assignment).

Long term the candidate will have opportunity to prepare written market value reports with substantial analytical guidance of a senior appraiser.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a high standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

No experience is required for this position; however, a community college diploma or undergraduate degree is necessary. The perfect candidate will be a positive, hardworking and forward looking individual with strong excel, word and power point skills.

Candidate will be expected to join the Appraisal Institute of Canada

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to make cold phone calls. Attend networking events.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires basic knowledge of financial real estate terms and principles. Basic understanding of approaches to value of real estate assets and general economics.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires strong analytical and quantitative skills.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Programing skills would be an asset.

Familiarity with cashflows and/or Argus Enterprise are an asset.

Ability to multi-task.

Valid class 5 drivers’ license with a reliable mode of transportation