Walker & Dunlop is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, committed to creating meaningful change in communities. They are seeking a 2026 Real Estate Finance/Apprise/WDIS Intern to assist with financial modeling, market data analysis, and support various teams in the commercial real estate finance sector.
Responsibilities
Assist with preparing and reviewing financial models, cash flows, valuations, or underwriting analyses.
Collect, analyze, and organize market data, including comparable sales, rents, supply/demand trends, and pipeline activity.
Gather, validate, and maintain data from various sources to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Draft, proof, and assemble client-facing documents, including investment memoranda, appraisal reports, offering memorandums, broker opinions of value, and market presentations.
Support deal execution or appraisal processes by maintaining files, monitoring deadlines, and coordinating documentation.
Shadow team members, attend meetings and training, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Perform administrative tasks, audits, or other duties to support smooth team operations.
Review leases and property documents to assess cash flow stability.
Research lenders and capital providers to understand lending criteria.
Assist in reviewing financing proposals and commitments.
Support identification and pursuit of new business leads.
Analyze multifamily investment opportunities, including existing, value-add, and development projects.
Research, draft, and proof offering memorandums (OMs) and broker opinions of value (BOVs).
Assist in creating and editing market presentations.
Monitor deal progress, contingencies, and deadlines to ensure smooth closings.
Join certified appraisers on property inspections and assist with inspection tasks.
Clean and preprocess data to ensure valuation accuracy.
Utilize appraisal software tools (Apprise, Enodo, Valcre) to process and analyze data.
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled full-time and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an undergraduate program at an accredited university
Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S.
Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Must be able to commit to the 10-week program beginning June 1st and ending August 7th
Successful candidates will have shown a sustained record of accomplishment, demonstrating academic excellence and leadership
Have a passion for learning about commercial real estate
Be a team player and self-starter
Have strong communication skills and personal drive
Be willing to do what it takes to contribute to the bottom line
Strong attention to detail
Developed organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated analytical skills
Demonstrated professional maturity
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
Preferred
Relevant work experience a plus
The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023
Comprehensive benefit options that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™
Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
Competitive dental and vision benefits
401(k) + match
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked
Walker & Dunlop is a commercial real estate finance and advisory firm that creates strong capital markets and investment sales capabilities.
