Appraisal & Land Use Dynamics, Inc.

Real Estate Appraisal · Feasibility & Market Studies · Appraisal Reviews

Expert Witness & Litigation Support · Fractional Interests · Right-of-way · Eminent Domain

Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Office, Multi-family, Vacant Land, Subdivision, Special Use Properties 

Career Opportunities

TIERRA WEST Appraisal & Land Use Dynamics, Inc. engages the services of talented and experienced State “Licensed” and “Certified” real estate appraisers who exhibit superior skill sets in providing real estate valuation and consulting services. We are dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and integrity and seek like-minded individuals. We also offer opportunities for team-oriented, self-starters who seek to acquire further experience, knowledge and career growth.

Our client base includes both the private and public sectors that seek accurate and reliable valuation services in a timely and cost efficient manner; typically throughout Southern California. Our firm is often selected for our ability to provide compelling, supportable and industry compliant opinions of value pertaining to complex and unique property interests.

Our Interns or Trainees work alongside senior staff within the mainstream of various valuation and consulting assignments. Our Trainees assist with our market research, data verification (sales, listings and leasing transactions), compilation of demographics and market trends, interfacing with a wide range of real estate professionals, report writing and proofing along with other in-context aspects of real estate valuation and consulting services. An ability to thrive in moments of ambiguity will help, too!

Real estate appraisal is truly both a science and an art; one of the few remaining Renaissance professions that requires a wide range of skills. However, the most successful Associates and Trainees that have an active role in our valuation and consulting services typically have the following qualifications:

• Graduate degree (BA, BS, MBA, PhD, etc.) from an accredited 4-year college or university
• English proficiency with strong writing and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel and other Office Suite programs
• Excellent quantitative, analytic and problem solving ability with an eye for accuracy
• Able to balance multiple assignments in an environment demanding accuracy
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and complete time-sensitive assignments
• Willingness to get a little mud on your shoes (when necessary) 
• Possess a strong interest in real estate valuation, economics, demographics, construction and development, community planning and land use policy  

Thank you for your interest in exploring opportunities with our firm. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applicants and general inquiries we simply cannot provide informational interviews. If you have general questions or seek further information about the real estate appraisal profession, we recommend that you check the web sites of the California Office of Real Estate Appraisers, the Appraisal Institute, the International Right-of-way Association and/or other credible appraisal organizations.

You may submit your resume and curriculum vitae for my personal review via email to D. Brian Shumway, Pres-CEO at bshumway@tierrawest.com.

TIERRA WEST Appraisal & Land Use Dynamics, Inc.

Revised: March 02, 2010 by DBS

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