Real Estate Appraisal Intern

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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.

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