Will it be a good idea to send an excel model to interviewer?
Hi guys so I have an interview Friday morning for a development/acquisition internship at a multifamily real estate firm. Will it be a good idea to pick a property off of Loopnet/Crexi and do a simple multifamily model in excel? That way I can send it to the interviewer Thursday night (tonight) and they can have it open when they interview me (its going to be over the phone).

Thanks, appreciate the help.
[{"id": "glzfzek", "text": "Sound great to me. Always look to do something different.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "glzg2t5", "text": "Find a property that you like and pitch it: not just model but also a small presentation. It\u2019ll differentiate you from the rest of the crowd and allows you to demonstrate the core analytical skillset expected around financial and commercial analysis, due diligence, attention to detail, commercial awareness and more qualitative aspects such as your interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for the opportunity", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "glziery", "text": "It's an awesome idea, with a bit a risk,  if (1) you are interviewing with someone who will understand what they are looking at (2)  you are pretty confident in your accuracy, attention to detail, and explanation for what you did. \n\nThe risk is that it come off as a bit presumptuous (stuffy firm) for a first interview or you are far enough off base that they feel you didn't take the time to learn what they do (e.g. meeting with retail team and chose a multifamily property). Sounds like you have the second part covered so I'd make sure your sheet presents well. Double check that your terminology is correct, spelling, no hard-codes whatsoever, and the complexity is in line with what they would expect from your coursework. Explaining what you did and answering some basic questions about it is key since they have their own model format and structure. Stay away from anything you can't explain or someone else's model you populate. \n\nYou might consider holding back sending the file a bit so you can get a better read of the room (in person or virtual) and bring out the case model to help demonstrate your self motivation, desire for the role, or technical skills. If it's a video meeting get a sample account and make certain you can screen share like a pro, if in person take the stickers off your laptop :-) \n\nAll of this is based on evaluating entry-level candidates and not internships, so someone who has landed a similar internship recently should weigh in. \n\nRelax and enjoy the discussion", "replies": [{"id": "glzyu8x", "text": "It\u2019s an interview over the phone. And the email I got said they would like to schedule a phone interview to \u201creview your qualifications in more detail\u201d", "replies": [{"id": "gm0jild", "text": "Do you know if the call is with Human Resources, a potential team mate, or a business leader (MD, VP etc)? It's unlikely in my experience that HR would know what they are looking at. You could always have it ready to send while speaking but my instincts are that its better for you to review it (via web or in person) with them. Just stating honestly that you put this much prep into the call with whomever you speak with will go a long way.", "replies": [{"id": "gm0q3r2", "text": "It\u2019s with a HR person. Do you think this will be the single interview that decides which applicants get the position? It\u2019s for an internship and probably 100-150 applications have been submitted.", "replies": [{"id": "gm164wh", "text": "If it\u2019s a mid-size or larger company this just a step in the screening process and not the final say. The norm is for them to check off the basics and provide a much smaller list to the hiring manager. If you\u2019ve done the case as preparation bring it up to show enthusiasm and interest in the company and industry.", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gm02bob", "text": "I\u2019ve had interviews early on in my career where underwriting/modeling exercises were part of the second (or first) round.  So they may still have something planned for you. That said, showing initiative as an intern can\u2019t hurt. You have lots of leeway. Good luck.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gm0fqsg", "text": "I would be surprised if they would open a file from a candidate due to risk to their systems.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gm3vhkf", "text": "It\u2019ll make you stand out- take the risk. Worst thing they say is they found a circular error haha. But really, stand out and do something different.  \nI agree with a prior comment re: make it a pitch not just a model.  Present risks and mitigate to the reasonable extent (don\u2019t push it).  Snd make a recommendation with a strategy for maximizing value.  \nIn other words, prove you\u2019ve got the chops to do the job from day 1.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]