Intern – Real Estate 

Interns in the Stout Real Estate practice assist with the delivery of expert valuation and advisory solutions to clients for estate & gift tax appraisal, financial reporting, purchase price allocation, litigation, purchase sale/advisement, insurance, condemnation, shareholder disputes, and due diligence.  With a global reach, wide-ranging industry expertise, and clientele spanning the entire real estate sector, our services provide clients with the highest level of market insight, analysis, and transparency. 

Interns at Stout have the opportunity to gain client exposure and improve their technical skills while working under Stout professionals. 

At Stout, you are engaged in real work right away.  

What You’ll Do: 

• Conduct on-site property inspections and evaluations, applying professional judgment to assess relevant financial, operations and physical characteristics that impact valuation outcomes; 

• Perform comprehensive market, industry, and property-level research to support valuation assumptions and benchmark analyses; 

• Prepare due diligence questions and evaluate supporting documentation to validate financial, operational, and market assumptions;  

• Engage with key market participants to gather crucial real estate data and insights, exercising discretion to ensure data relevance and accuracy for valuation; 

• Participate in and contribute substantively to client meetings, management discussions, and strategic planning sessions, both on-site and virtually; 

• Perform independent analyses of complex financial statements, and interpret data sets to generate strategic insights and recommendations for senior leadership and clients; 

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in selecting appropriate valuation methodologies and key assumptions; and 

• Create comprehensive deliverables and supporting analyses of real property including presentations, analysis packets, and written narratives – relied upon by our senior level professionals and delivery to our clients. 

The Intern will be part of a firm where the culture and exceptional client service is inspired from leadership down.  Interns also interact with senior level professionals and clients on a regular basis. 

Qualifications/Requirements:  

• Pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, or related discipline. 

• Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 required; 3.5 or higher preferred. 

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for client site inspections as needed. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word); familiarity with Argus preferred. 

• Real Estate internship or industry experience preferred. 

• Must be eligible to work in the US, without employer sponsorship, at the time of hire and in the future. 

How You’ll Thrive: 

• Take ownership of significant workstreams and high levels of responsibility to contribute meaningfully to high-value client engagements.  

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients to solve complex tasks while building strong relationships. 

• Demonstrate analytical rigor and meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of the role. 

• Exhibit a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset, contributing to both personal and organizational growth. 

• Leverage structured training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to develop professionally and achieve your long-term professional growth and career goals.