Real Estate Analyst

Real Estate AnalystDominion Financial Services (DFS) is a nationally recognized private lender dedicated to supporting real estate investors. With a focus on Short-Term Bridge Loans and Long-Term Rental Loans, DFS empowers clients to scale their businesses and build lasting generational wealth. DFS stands out as a leader, consistently achieving strong, measurable growth quarter after quarter. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and driven Real Estate Analyst to join our rapidly expanding team and contribute to our mission of empowering real estate investors across the nation. At Dominion, we are committed to building a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. We embrace emerging technologies, including AI, to help our team members work more efficiently, solve problems more effectively, and create greater impact in their roles. Employees are encouraged to explore new tools and processes that improve productivity, enhance the customer experience, and support the company's growth.Our Values:IntegrityAccountable & DependableTeam CentricSystem & Process OrientedService EthicOrganized Efficiency – Risk Management & ComplianceYour Impact:Provide accurate and timely property evaluations to support loan origination and risk assessmentEnsure renovation budgets and pro formas align with market conditions and project scopePlay a key role in streamlining the underwriting process and supporting investor successIn This Role You Will:Use House Canary, Richer Values, and comparable data platforms to evaluate underwriting reports on recently sold properties in our portfolio areasWrite and edit property evaluations for up to 140 loans per month within a 24-hour turnaroundAnalyze 5–8 real estate deals and 10–20 construction draws per weekEvaluate construction draws, budgets, and scopes of work across multiple active projectsReview inspection reports, draw requests, and supporting documentation for accuracy and consistencyTrack project progress, remaining reserves, and funding timelinesIdentify discrepancies between inspections, budgets, and borrower-submitted draw requestsReconcile property costs before and after rehabilitationConfirm budget accuracy across project types: new construction, cosmetic renovations, full gut rehabs, and multifamily (5+ units)Validate renovation estimates for current projects, prepare estimations for upcoming ones, and assess cost allocations across labor, materials, and tradesRead and interpret building plans, scopes of work, and construction documentationNavigate building permits, assessor records, and local compliance requirementsApply knowledge of construction sequencing and timelines to assess project feasibility and riskAnalyze borrower-provided pro formas for larger projectsManage a high volume of projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detailRequirements:Background in single-family or multi-family construction, construction engineering, general contracting, or single-family residential real estateConstruction and rehab knowledge, with experience evaluating multi-family propertiesStrong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and project lifecycleAbility to read and interpret building plans and construction documentationExperience estimating materials, labor, and total project costsFamiliarity with building codes, permitting processes, and municipal requirementsExperience working with project budgets, ideally using CSI MasterFormat divisionsUnderstanding of market conditions and new property developmentStrong Excel skills (required)Ability to evaluate situations using logic and sound judgment rather than strictly following checklistsStrong attention to detail with the ability to assess overall project risk ("big picture" thinking)Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneouslyStrong adaptability to change and strategic company growthExcellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications:Experience working in lending, draw administration, or construction risk analysisExperience with MLS, CoStar, House Canary, Richer Values, or similar real estate data and valuation platformsHighly analytical with strong critical thinking skillsStrong quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling abilitiesExceptional attention to detail and process orientationProficiency in Excel and WordSelf-starter with strong time management and accountabilityAI-Enabled Workplace Our company actively incorporates artificial intelligence into daily operations and expects team members to utilize AI tools as part of their standard workflow. All employees are provided with access to Claude, including unlimited token usage, and are encouraged to leverage AI to increase productivity, automate routine tasks, improve communication, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation. Experience with AI tools is preferred, and a willingness to adopt AI-assisted work practices is expected for this role.Benefits:Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)401(k) matchingPaid time offWhile At Dominion You Will Enjoy:Company outings & social eventsVirtual eventsProfessional development and AI training opportunitiesAccess to leading AI tools, including ClaudeCompanywide competitions and rafflesPersonal Financial WorkshopsOrioles Season Tickets