Austin Franklin is a senior director at Apprise, by Walker & Dunlop, and is based in Dallas, Texas. In this role, he provides valuation and advisory services across the Southwest region, specializing in multifamily properties. He has more than 15 years of commercial real estate appraisal experience, with expertise spanning conventional multifamily, existing and proposed developments, affordable housing, and student housing. His experience includes institutional-quality assets, complex and portfolio valuations, Agency lending, litigation and tax appeal matters, and multifamily market dynamics throughout the Southwest.

Prior to joining Apprise, Franklin held valuation positions with Colliers International and Deverick & Associates, where he gained extensive experience in commercial real estate appraisal and advisory services.

Franklin earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in business from Texas Tech University.