Intern Summer 2026, Real Estate (Houston)

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values : Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

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 :

How You'll Thrive :

Why Stout?

At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.

We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.

We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.

Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.

https : / / www.stout.com / en / careers / benefits

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $20.00 - $40.00 Hourly. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https : / / www.stout.com / en / careers / benefits.