Appraisal Analyst

BankFirst Financial Services; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BankFirst Financial Services is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage appraisal engagements and act as the primary liaison between loan staff and third-party appraisers in Mississippi. The role emphasizes timely communication, issue resolution, and regulatory compliance across the appraisal workflow.

The position supports environmental pre-screens, credential management, and statewide appraiser coordination, requiring strong organization and the ability to work independently within a

Qualifications

• Prior banking experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• Appraisal engagement: engage and assign third-party appraisers for loan requests.
• Order monitoring & follow-up: track orders and resolve report issues with appraisers.
• Environmental risk pre-screens: conduct pre-screens and initiate Phase 1 when required.
• Roster & credential management: maintain approved appraiser list and licenses.
• Database & departmental support: assist in internal appraisal-related databases and tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail orientation

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Willingness to learn

Job description

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.

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.