Real Estate Valuer

Location: Ogba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time (Results-Driven, Not a Sign-In and Sign-Out Position)

Job Description / Responsibilities

• The Real Estate Valuer / Property Valuer shall be responsible for conducting professional property valuations, preparing accurate valuation reports, and providing expert advice on property worth for sales, purchases, leases, mortgages, and investment purposes.
• The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Submitting daily, weekly, and monthly valuation progress and sales-driven reports to senior management using Google Workspace tools.
  • Ensuring all valuation exercises are conducted ethically, independently, and without bias.
  • Building and maintaining a database of property valuations, market trends, and comparable sales for future reference.
  • Conducting physical inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to assess their condition, location, features, and marketability.
  • Preparing detailed and compliant valuation reports in accordance with the standards of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) and other relevant regulatory bodies.
  • Performing comparative market analysis using recent sales data, rental income, replacement costs, and investment potential.
  • Keeping abreast of changes in property laws, land use regulations, zoning policies, and economic trends affecting property values in Nigeria.
  • Collaborating with the real estate advisory and marketing teams to align valuation services with client acquisition and revenue generation strategies.
  • Advising clients, investors, and financial institutions on the fair market value of properties for purposes such as sales, acquisitions, insurance, taxation, and loan collateral.

Requirements
Education, Experience, Remuneration and Other Requirements:

• Experience: A minimum of five years of progressive working experience in the real estate industry, with at least three years in a valuation or property surveying role. Experience as a marketing manager within real estate is not mandatory for this position, but commercial awareness is required.
• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Estate Management, or a related discipline. Professional certification from the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) is strongly preferred.

Required Skills:

• High level of self-discipline and the ability to work independently without the need for micro-management.
• Ability to think innovatively and apply unconventional approaches to solve valuation challenges, particularly in emerging or distressed property markets.
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with property owners, buyers, lenders, and legal practitioners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English to present valuation findings clearly to clients and management.
• Proficiency in using Google Workspace (including Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs) for data entry, valuation modelling, and report submission.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to interpret complex property data and market indicators.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in property measurement, calculation, and reporting.

Other Requirements:

• The role is not a sign-in and sign-out position.
• The successful candidate must submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports, demonstrate the ability to think outside the box, work without micro-management, and use Google Workspace competently to drive valuation-related sales and reporting.