Pros
If you are interested in commercial real estate and developing your professional skills, Frazier Capital Valuation is the place to be. You get on-the-job training from your colleagues and everyone in the office is very supportive. It's a small office and you can definitely make a difference and feel valuable. For appraisal career advancement, you'll eventually need to get certified and Frazier pays for your real estate appraisal classes. I personally learned or improved a lot during my years at the company - ins and outs of commercial real estate (zoning nuances, different markets, types of properties, etc.), time management skills while handling multiple appraisals, verbal and written communication skills (calling real estate brokers, dealing with clients, interviewing property owners), as well as team work and leadership skills. I made some long-term friendships at the company, and was happy to be part of such a great team. If you want to grow as a person and an appraiser, give Frazier Capital a shot!
Cons
You'll need to learn how to effectively manage time and work under pressure to handle deadlines. Cold calling brokers can be intimidating at first, as they are busy people but usually nice. During my entire career at Frazier, I only got a couple of rude answers on the phone.