Real Estate Appraisal Intern

@ BPM LLP
BPM LLPbpmllp.com

Real Estate Appraisal Intern

Posted 6 days ago

About the job

BPM is a forward-thinking accounting firm offering assurance, tax, and consulting services. Our internship focuses on commercial real estate and business valuation, providing real-world experience, collaborative teamwork, and flexible work arrangements in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a bachelor's in relevant field
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and MS Office
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Teamwork and communication skills

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in real estate, finance, or related field
  • Interest in valuation and real estate
  • Prior internship or coursework preferred
  • Strong data interpretation skills
  • Curious and eager to learn

Full job description

BPM Overview:

What does BPM stand for? Innovation, opportunity, community, diversity, inclusivity, flexibility and so much more.

B-P-M stands for “Because People Matter,” because at our core, our people drive everything we do and how we do it. 

We are a forward-thinking, full-service accounting firm providing modern solutions to businesses across the globe. We focus on comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services for our clients, and we provide our people and our community with the resources to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.

While we are one of the largest California-based accounting firms, our flexible work locations and schedules mean we have professionals across the continent. BPM offers a rich diversity in clients, industries, and overall work. Our teams and our clients drive us to provide quality services and ignite unique insights and ideas that contribute to our continued success. Our clients come from different backgrounds and industries, which keep our people intellectually challenged every day. 

Our initiatives and ideals lead to our continued recognition as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Bay Area and beyond. We are dedicated to providing meaningful careers for all of our employees along with fostering an environment that allows an integrated lifestyle. Our flexible culture allows our professionals to live a balanced lifestyle between their work responsibilities and personal commitments.

Position Overview

As part of BPM’s Valuations team, this role offers hands-on experience supporting a broad range of commercial real estate and business valuation engagements. The selected candidate will collaborate with Firm leaders and client teams to perform valuation analyses for gift and estate planning, financial reporting, and other transaction-related advisory matters.

This position is primarily focused on commercial real estate valuations, while also providing meaningful exposure to business valuation through integrated, cross-functional engagements.


Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research and analyze market data relevant to commercial real estate appraisal and valuation assignments, including comparable sales, lease comparables, and broader market trends.
  • Contribute to valuation analyses through lease review, financial modeling, and development of income, cost, and sales comparison approaches across a variety of commercial property types.
  • Assist in preparing commercial real estate appraisal reports and business valuation reports, contributing to accurate, consistent, and client-ready deliverables.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional BPM teams (e.g., tax, audit, transaction advisory) to support integrated client solutions.
  • Maintain strong attention to detail, organization, and adherence to deadlines across multiple concurrent assignments.
  • Be responsive and efficient while enjoying the culture of a high performing team that cares about working with each other to provide excellent services to clients.

    • Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skillset, including proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to synthesize and interpret market data, financial information, and valuation inputs.
  • Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment across multiple service lines.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn across both commercial real estate and business valuation disciplines.
  • Prior internship or completion of coursework in real estate finance, real estate valuation, real estate and financial modeling, real estate investment analysis and/or real estate market analysis is preferred.

    • Additional Details:

  • Work directly with experienced real estate and valuation professionals.
  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work remotely and periodic in-office collaboration in San Diego (typically 1–2 days per week).
  • Full-time hours during the summer internship period
  • Flexible part-time schedule during the academic year
  • Hourly Rate: $28/hr


    • Wondering if you should apply?

    At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.

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    BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. BPM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

    For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

    Please note - this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned.

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