Job Title
2025 Summer Intern, Valuation & Advisory, Houston
Job Description Summary
Never settle for the world that's been built, but relentlessly drive it forward. At Cushman & Wakefield we outthink and outdo all the challenges in the built environment to the benefit of our clients, colleagues and our communities. We employ the most talented professionals and invest in superior resources and technologies to provide our clients with innovative advice and bottom-line results.
Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 52,000 employees in more than 70 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world.
Interns will act as a part of the service line team learning and engaging each step of the way. You will gain knowledge of commercial industry terms, laws and regulations, processes and market trends, taking your experience and knowledge back to share with your classmates and organizations.
Job Description
As an Appraiser Intern with Cushman & Wakefield’s Valuation & Advisory team, you will gain meaningful exposure to the commercial real estate industry. This internship offers hands-on learning through direct involvement in property valuations, market analysis, and financial modeling, while working alongside some of the top professionals in the field.
As an Intern in V&A at C&W, you will:
- Assist in preparing real estate appraisals and consulting reports under supervision.
- Collect, verify, and analyze market data including sales and lease comparable, demographic data, and economic indicators
- Support valuation models and contribute to the analysis of income, cost, and sales comparison approaches
- Conduct property-specific research and assist with report writing
- Participate in property inspections and shadow senior appraisers as available
- Analyzing revenue and expense performance
- Developing cash flows utilizing discounted cash flow models
- Assist with administrative tasks and project organization
Education, Skills, and Experience
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
Computer proficiency (MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Self-starter, capable of maintaining a high energy level and being a team player
Interest in a career path to become an Appraiser
Computer proficiency (MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Excellent organization and time management skills
Analyze qualitative and quantitative information
Strong attention to detail
Hands-on team player who has a strong execution orientation
Proven ability to participate in and influence cross-functional teams
Ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
Experience appraising commercial real estate- a plus
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to a broad range of asset classes and valuation methodologies.
- Mentorship from leading professionals in the industry.
- A strong foundation for a future in appraisal, real estate finance, or consulting.
- Insight into the culture and career paths available at Cushman & Wakefield.
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.
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Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
