General Description:
J.J. Jiménez & Associates is a real estate appraisal and consulting firm based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, offering commercial valuation services to local and national clients. We are looking for entry-level professionals to occupy the role of Researcher and Report Writer (RRW). RRWs assist our Licensed Real Estate Appraisers in the preparation of narrative reports. RRWs also assist Appraisers in the development of consulting assignments.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduating seniors or recent college graduates interested in pursuing a career in real estate, finance, business, or consulting more generally.
Specific Duties:
- Researching and collecting information on the property to be appraised and its comparable transactions. The information to be collected include photos taken during property visit, building measurements, lease contracts, operating expenses, legal data, property tax data, property insurance data, zoning data, conditions of the improvements, etc. The research requires field work and is conducted at neighborhoods, government offices, web-based applications, private computer applications, and online.
- With the information gathered and confirmed, duties include preparing 50 pages+ draft reports in the basic format of the different reporting options.
- Editing and correcting the appraisal reports using the additional information, analysis and comments included by the Licensed Real Estate Appraiser.
- Assisting Licensed Real Estate Appraisers in other duties assigned from time to time.
Requirements:
- Excellent English writing skills and Spanish verbal skills
- Bachelor’s Degree completed within the past year; accounting and finance courses are a plus
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word & Excel
- Dedication to producing high quality products, ability to work independently, quick learner, desire to learn the commercial valuation field, and a commitment to ethical work standards
To Apply:
To apply for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter (explaining your interest in the position and the qualifications that make you a strong candidate) to info@j3re.com. If we determine you meet the requirements, you will be invited to an interview via Zoom. Interviews will be conducted in English and will begin with a 30-minute English writing assessment. Please note that, following the interview, you will be asked to provide the contact information of a Reference who can speak to your integrity and your professional qualities.