Daniela Stephanie Castellanos León
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Senior Real Estate Underwriter & Valuation Manager · Acquisitions & Due Diligence · MSc Finance
Mexico City, Mexico
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Real Estate Analyst / MLD Reviewer verified_user Verified experienceOlmstead PropertiesSep 2025 - Current (1 year 2 months)• Conducted market land due diligence (MLD) and Phase 1/2/3 DD reports for rural land acquisitions across all U.S. states.
• Reviewed listing data, county records, zoning, flood maps, and comparable sales to assess land value and risk for each deal.
• Underwrite land transactions by identifying title issues, subdivision feasibility, access constraints, and market demand.
• Managed pipeline of multiple simultaneous deals, ensuring accuracy and turnaround on all due diligence deliverables.- WValuation Specialist/AppraiserWorld Business Lenders,Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 1 month)• Managing commercial and residential appraisals, including BPOs and AVMs, adhering to quality standards and deadlines.
• Conducting extensive research on U.S. real estate markets, verifying sales and rental data to ensure accurate valuations.
• Reviewing and validating appraisal reports, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with established protocols.
• Utilizing valuation tools such as CoStar, LoopNet, and DataTree for market analysis and reporting.
• Supervising workflow processes and resolving critical issues in appraisal assignments. - SReal Estate UnderwriterSantander Bank Mexico,Jul 2016 - Apr 2023 (6 years 10 months)• Feasibility & Financial Analysis: Conducted cash flow projections, risk assessments, and profitability analysis to evaluate project viability for 200+ real estate projects, identifying financial risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Risk Management: Identified financial, architectural, and market risks, developing strategies to mitigate them.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Managed a cross-functional team and worked closely with developers, investors, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Market & Property Valuation: Performed market studies and property valuations, supporting investment decisions and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Quality Assurance: Conducted site inspections to ensure projects me - DArchitect / AppraiserDCL,Apr 2016 - Jul 2023 (7 years 4 months)• Real Estate Appraisals: Conducted 250+ appraisals across residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, vacant land, and office property types, ensuring accurate valuations and regulatory compliance.
• Architectural Design & Project Management: Led design and development of innovative residential, office, and retail projects, as well as comprehensive remodeling initiatives, aligning with client objectives, regulatory standards, and market demands.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Collaborated closely with clients, developers, and government entities to deliver projects on time and within budget while meeting quality standards. - SReal Estate Asset ManagerSantander Bank Mexico,Oct 2012 - Jul 2016 (3 years 10 months)• Appraisal Management: Managed and reviewed real estate appraisals for the bank’s portfolio, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to regulatory and internal standards.
• Project Supervision: Supervised 200+ real estate projects nationwide, overseeing construction budgets, timelines, and quality standards to protect the bank’s real estate assets.
• Financial Reporting: Compiled and analyzed financial reports on real estate assets, providing insights to support portfolio management and strategic decision-making.
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- Masters in FinanceUniversidad PanamericanaJan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years 1 month)
- Real Estate Appraisals SpecializationUniversidad del Valle de MéxicoJan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year 1 month)
- ArchitectureUniversidad La SalleJan 2006 - Jan 2011 (5 years 1 month)Managing High level projects