Posted: 05-Feb-26
Location: Denver, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: negotiable
Required Education:
Additional Information:
We are seeking to expand our team with an experienced Commercial Appraiser who will perform high-quality, independent appraisal work and actively participate in valuation appeals at all levels.
This is a full-time, benefited position, with compensation commensurate with experience.
Why Sterling
- Exclusive focus on commercial and large multifamily properties
- Meaningful, hands-on involvement in valuation disputes and hearings
- Professional, collaborative environment with experienced practitioners
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Health insurance
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time
Primary Responsibilities
- Represent commercial and multifamily property owners in appeals of assessor valuations, including written protests and appearances at all stages of the appeal process.
- Develop well-supported opinions of market value using the Cost, Sales Comparison, and Income Approaches.
- Analyze market trends and economic factors affecting value.
- Collect, review, and analyze property-specific data, including market rents, vacancy rates, operating expenses, capitalization rates, and comparable sales.
- Review and analyze income and expense data for use in income-based valuations.
- Evaluate assessor mass appraisal models for accuracy and reasonableness.
- Conduct field inspections, data verification, and property-specific research.
- Communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—with clients, county assessors, and other stakeholders.
- Participate in County Board of Equalization, Board of County Commissioners, and Board of Assessment Appeals hearings, as needed.
What We’re Looking For / Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a seasoned commercial appraiser with experience in commercial assets, who values analytical rigor, professional judgment, and client advocacy. You likely thrive in a role that blends independent valuation work with direct participation in the property tax appeal process.
Specifically, the ideal candidate will:
- Hold an active Certified General Appraiser license and have meaningful experience valuing commercial and large multifamily real property.
- Demonstrate strong command of the Income Approach, including market rent analysis, expense review, and capitalization rate support.
- Be comfortable evaluating assessor methodologies and identifying valuation weaknesses.
- Communicate clearly and persuasively in writing, particularly in protest letters, valuation summaries, and appraisal reports.
- Present professionally and confidently in discussions with county assessors and at administrative hearings.
- Be detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and able to manage multiple assignments during appeal season.
- Work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Prior experience with ad valorem taxation and property tax appeals is strongly preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
- Licensure: Active Certified General Appraiser license required.
- Experience:
- Strong knowledge of real estate principles and appraisal methodology.
- Commercial and multifamily appraisal experience with demonstrated proficiency in the Income, Sales Comparison, and Cost approaches.
- Prior ad valorem valuation experience and familiarity with property tax appeals preferred.
- Ability to clearly articulate valuation conclusions in written protest letters and appraisal reports.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Sterling Property Tax Specialists, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.