Real Estate Analyst

About Dominion Financial Services

Dominion Financial Services (DFS) is a nationally recognized private lender focused on assisting real estate investors. We specialize in Short-Term Bridge Loans and Long-Term Rental Loans, helping clients grow their businesses and build lasting generational wealth. Known for consistent, measurable growth each quarter, DFS is expanding rapidly and seeks a motivated Real Estate Analyst to join our team and help empower real estate investors across the country.

We promote a culture centered on ongoing improvement and innovation, embracing new technologies including artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, solve problems creatively, and increase impact. Employees are encouraged to explore innovative tools and workflows to boost productivity, improve customer experience, and support company growth.

Our Core Values

• Integrity in all actions
• Accountability and reliability
• Team-oriented collaboration
• Systematic and process-driven approach
• Strong service ethic
• Organized efficiency focused on risk management and regulatory compliance

Role Impact

• Deliver precise and prompt property valuations to aid loan origination and risk assessments
• Ensure renovation budgets and financial projections reflect current market realities and project scopes
• Contribute to optimizing the underwriting process and promoting investor success

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage platforms such as House Canary, Richer Values, and comparable data tools to assess underwriting reports for recently sold properties within portfolio regions
• Prepare and refine property evaluations for up to 140 loan cases monthly, meeting 24-hour deadlines
• Analyze between 5 and 8 real estate transactions and 10 to 20 construction draw requests weekly
• Evaluate construction draws, budgets, and scopes across multiple simultaneous projects
• Review inspection reports, draw requisitions, and accompanying documentation for accuracy and alignment
• Monitor project progress, remaining reserve funds, and funding schedules
• Detect inconsistencies among inspections, budgets, and borrower-submitted draw requests
• Reconcile property expenses before and after rehabilitations
• Confirm budget accuracy across various project types including new builds, cosmetic renovations, full gut rehabs, and multifamily properties with over five units
• Validate renovation cost estimates for current projects and develop estimates for upcoming projects, assessing allocations across labor, materials, and subcontracted trades
• Interpret building plans, work scopes, and construction documents effectively
• Navigate building permits, assessor records, and local regulatory compliance issues
• Apply expertise on construction sequencing and timelines to assess feasibility and risk of projects
• Critically evaluate borrower-provided financial projections for larger developments
• Manage high volumes of projects concurrently while maintaining meticulous attention to detail

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in single-family or multi-family construction, construction engineering, general contracting, or residential real estate
• Strong construction and rehabilitation knowledge, especially with multi-family properties
• Deep understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and project lifecycles
• Ability to comprehend and analyze building plans and construction documentation
• Experience estimating materials, labor, and overall project costs
• Familiarity with building codes, permitting procedures, and municipal regulations
• Comfort working with project budgets, preferably utilizing CSI MasterFormat classifications
• Knowledge of market trends and new property development norms
• Proficient with Excel for data analysis and reporting (mandatory)
• Strong logical reasoning and sound judgment rather than mechanical checklist application
• Detail-oriented with aptitude for holistic project risk evaluation (big-picture perspective)
• Capability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities effectively
• Adaptable to change and aligned with strategic growth objectives
• Excellent communication skills with internal team members and external stakeholders

Preferred Attributes

• Hands-on experience in lending, draw administration, or construction risk analysis
• Familiarity with MLS, CoStar, House Canary, Richer Values, or comparable real estate data and valuation systems
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Advanced quantitative skills including financial modeling
• Exceptional attention to detail and adherence to process
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Self-driven with effective time management and accountability

AI-Enhanced Work Environment

Dominion integrates artificial intelligence tools widely in daily operations. The team is expected to leverage AI solutions to boost productivity, automate routine tasks, improve communication, support decision-making, and accelerate innovation. Employees receive access to advanced AI platforms and are encouraged to adopt AI-augmented work methods. Prior experience with AI tools is a plus.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Paid vacation and time off

Additional Perks

• Company-sponsored outings and social gatherings
• Virtual engagement events
• Opportunities for professional growth and AI training
• Access to cutting-edge AI tools including Claude
• Participation in company-wide competitions and prize raffles
• Workshops on personal financial management
• Tickets for Orioles baseball games