Commercial Real Estate Analyst

Chris Ballard

Transforming complex real estate data into strategic investment insights at Greystar.

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About Me

Chris Ballard

Building Value Through Analytical Excellence

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, I grew up surrounded by Oregon's natural beauty, developing a strong appreciation for both the outdoors and strategic thinking early on.

I pursued my passion for business and finance at Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Business, earning a Bachelor's degree in Finance in 2024. Through internships across private credit, wealth management, and real estate acquisitions, I built a deep understanding of investment strategy across asset classes.

Today, as an Investments Analyst at Greystar — one of the world's largest real estate investment and management firms — I leverage data-driven insights to evaluate acquisitions opportunities and support strategic decision-making across diverse real estate portfolios.

Education BYU Marriott School of Business
Degree B.S. Finance, 2024
Company Greystar
Role Analyst, Investments

Experience

Jun 2024 – Present
Full-Time

Analyst, Investments

Greystar

Real Estate Acquisitions

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
Internship

Summer Analyst, Investments

Greystar

Real Estate Acquisitions

Jan 2023 – Apr 2023
Internship

Winter Analyst, Investments

Peak Capital Partners

Real Estate Acquisitions

Aug 2022 – Dec 2022
Internship

Fall Analyst, Investments

Sunstone Two Tree  ·  Los Angeles, CA

Real Estate Acquisitions

Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
Internship

Summer Analyst, Private Credit

M360 Advisors  ·  Orange County, CA

Real Estate Private Credit

May 2021 – Aug 2021
Internship

Summer Analyst

Corient  ·  Newport Beach, CA

Private Wealth Management

Skills & Capabilities

Technical Proficiency

Advanced Excel & VBA

Complex financial modeling, macros, and automated reporting systems

Expert

Argus Enterprise

Cash flow modeling and commercial property valuation

Advanced

CoStar & Market Research

Market analysis, comps research, and trend identification

Advanced

SQL & Data Analysis

Database querying and large dataset manipulation

Proficient

Licenses & Certifications

Real Estate Financial Modeling

Wall Street Prep  ·  Issued Aug 2023

Certified

RE Equity Waterfall Modeling

Break Into CRE  ·  Issued May 2023

Certified

Excel for Real Estate — Level 1, 2 & 3

Real Estate Financial Modeling (REFM)  ·  Issued May 2024

Certified

Microsoft Excel

LinkedIn Skill Assessment  ·  Endorsed by 6 colleagues at Greystar

Verified

Finance & Analysis

DCF & Financial Modeling

Discounted cash flow analysis, IRR, NPV, and sensitivity modeling

Expert

Investment Underwriting

Deal screening, due diligence, and risk assessment

Advanced

Portfolio Analytics

Performance tracking, benchmarking, and reporting

Advanced

Market Research

Competitive analysis, demographic studies, and trend forecasting

Advanced

Interests & Passions

Basketball

Competitive spirit and teamwork on the court

Skiing

Carving through powder in the mountains

Fitness

Dedicated gym sessions and personal wellness

Dogs

Adventures with two loyal companions

Let's Talk

Interested in discussing real estate opportunities, market insights, or just want to connect? I'd love to hear from you.

chrisjballard1@gmail.com