2026 Investment Sales Intern

Walker & Dunlop•Portland, OR

About The Position

We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities. Walker & Dunlop’s Summer Internship Program provides a dynamic environment for students to learn aspects of the commercial real estate finance industry. Each year, W&D invites a distinguished group of interns to participate in a ten-week training and mentoring program to help build their skills and learn about the organization. Interns will play supporting and individual contributor roles and have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our business through hands-on training. If you are looking for a summer internship in commercial real estate finance, the below opportunity may be for you. Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales (WDIS) represents the nation’s premier multifamily owners, developers, and operators with the highest level of investment advisory service. Since 2003, the WDIS Team has built a reputation as a market leader multifamily investment sales and surpassed $19B in annual sales volume in 2021. We are active in institutional, private client, senior housing, student housing, and affordable housing sales across the country. Things to look forward to: Introduction to senior leadership Learning about the different parts of the transaction cycle Relationship building Trainings outside of day-to-day responsibilities through a speaker series Networking events Opportunity to be considered for full-time positions upon graduation

Requirements

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 be able to commit to the 10 week program beginning June 1st and ending August 7th
Relevant work experience a plus
Successful candidates will have shown a sustained record of accomplishment, demonstrating academic excellence and leadership, in addition to the following:
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 stakeholder

Responsibilities

Financial analysis of multifamily opportunities, including existing, value add, and ground-up developments using proprietary WDIS underwriting model
Actively assist in the research, writing, and proofing of W&D Investment Sales marketing offering memorandums (OMs) and Broker Opinion of Values (BOVs)
Research and maintain databases which track Investment Sales activity, construction pipeline, and other relevant real estate metrics
Develop and maintain market knowledge through regular reading of industry trade journals, economic forecasts, and news-related periodicals
Assist in the creation and editing of “state of the market” presentations given at national conferences and in private client meetings
Maintain files to ensure all mandatory disclosures are completed and sent to the appropriate parties for review and approval
Provide a consistent, quality-controlled system to ensure the smooth and efficient management of all relevant steps necessary to close a deal
Monitor and assess the progress of sales so that important deadlines are met and contingencies are released
Provide preliminary audits of files for management review
Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Benefits

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