Appraisal Analyst

BankFirst Financial Services; Columbus, Northern (MS, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BankFirst Financial Services in Columbus, MS is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage appraisal engagements and ensure credential compliance. You will assign third-party appraisers, monitor orders, and resolve report issues while performing environmental pre-screens for loan applications.

Responsibilities include maintaining the appraiser roster, ensuring licenses and insurance are current, and supporting the Appraisal Review Department as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior banking experience with an understanding of real estate lending preferred.
• Ability to prioritize work, multi-task, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills and detail orientation for proactive vendor follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Appraisal engagements: Engage and assign third-party appraisers for loan requests.
• Order monitoring: Track pending orders and communicate with appraisers to meet deadlines.
• Environmental risk pre-screens: Conduct pre-screens and initiate Phase 1 requests when required.
• Roster & credential management: Maintain approved appraiser list and licenses/insurance.
• Departmental support: Assist in administrative duties in the Appraisal Review Dept.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Collaboration

Prior banking experience

Job description

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Full-time Regular Professional Columbus, MS, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1684

BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION: To serve as the primary point of contact between loan personnel and third-party appraisers by efficiently managing appraisal engagements, order monitoring, error resolution, environmental pre-screens, and appraiser credential compliance across BankFirst.

DUTIES OF POSITION:

• Appraisal Engagement: Engage and assign third-party appraisers for loan requests submitted by loan personnel, including specialized products (such as VizaLine orders over $50,000).
• Order Monitoring & Follow-Up: Actively track pending orders and maintain direct communication with appraisers to monitor delivery deadlines and resolve report errors or missing information.
• Environmental Risk Pre-Screens: Conduct environmental pre-screenings on qualifying new and renewed loan applications based on threshold balances, initiating Phase 1 requests when required.
• Roster & Credential Management: Maintain the bank’s approved appraiser list and ensure all credentials, state licenses, and insurance documentation remain active and compliant.

Secondary Responsibilities / Duties (After Necessary Training)

• Database Support: Assist in maintaining and updating the bank’s internal real estate sales comparable database.
• Departmental Support: Perform additional administrative and operational duties related to the Appraisal Review Department as assigned.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS:

• Prior banking experience with an understanding of real estate lending preferred.
• Ability to prioritize work, multi-task, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills and detail orientation for proactive vendor follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Appraisal Review staff, loan personnel, and appraisers.
• Willingness to take beginner appraiser classes as time permits.