VAS Senior Associate

VAS Senior Associate Job ID 273263 Posted 27-Apr-2026 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Valuations/Appraisal Location(s) Irvine - California - United States of America

About The Role:

As a CBRE VAS Senior Associate, you will prepare market value appraisals on real estate with substantial autonomy, supported by mentorship from a senior appraiser or manager. You'll prepare appraisal reports, including entering data in the property database, taking photos of the subject and comparable, and driving the neighborhood. You will confirm data, conduct discussions with market participants, and perform additional research as needed.

What You'll Do:

• You will independently complete market value reports from cover to cover, with senior appraisers available to provide analytical guidance and support as needed.
• Prepare and complete analysis and research for simple properties assigned to an appraisal report. (To be reviewed by Sr. Real Estate Analyst/Managing Director)
• Apply Argus (cash flow software) and 3rd party databases to compile data for appraisal reports.
• Examine and analyze simple income-producing properties and write an analysis based on market comparisons.
• Make a comparison based on sales of similar properties with significant input from the Sr. Appraiser.
• Analyze past revenue and expense performance and project a stabilized operating statement.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. 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 essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum of two plus years of related experience and/or training in Commercial Real Estate Appraising. Advanced training in Appraisal/Valuation Services is a plus.
• State Certification (Certified General Appraisal License) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers. Ability to present information.
• Requires average knowledge of financial real estate terms and principles. Basic understanding of approaches to the value of real estate assets.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite required. Good writing skills.
• Decisions made with an understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and timelines. Responsible for setting own project timelines. Errors in judgment may have a short-term impact on co-workers and supervisors.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine the compensation structure for this role, including a candidate’s education, training, licensing, skills and experience. This role’s compensation structure includes a minimum and maximum base salary and additional incentive compensation such as fee splits and other incentives. The minimum base salary for the VAS Senior Associate position is $70,304 annually and the maximum base salary for the VAS Senior Associate position is $70,304 annually. The compensation potential that a successful candidate can receive will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, performance, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. This job will be posted live for a minimum of 96 hours. Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).