Appraisal Review Specialist: Ensure Compliance & Quality

Young & Associates, Inc.; Kent (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Student loan paydown program (Gradifi)

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Young & Associates, Inc. is seeking an Appraisal Review Consultant to perform independent third-party reviews of real estate appraisals for financial institution clients.

You will assess credibility, support, and USPAP compliance, and prepare written reports with findings and recommendations. The role requires knowledge of the Interagency Appraisal Guidelines, FIRREA, and client policies, with strong written and verbal communication, independence, and ability to manage multiple reviews to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from four-year college or university.
• Minimum of two to four (2 to 4) years of residential real estate appraisal experience is required.
• Commercial real estate appraisal experience is a plus.
• Active state License or Certified Residential License is preferred but not required.
• Prior appraisal review experience, including reviews performed for financial institutions, is a plus.
• Experience with non-centralized workforce and hybrid working is strongly preferred.
• Experience in the Financial Institution Industry is a plus.
• Experience with special-purpose, agricultural, or multi-family property types is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of residential and commercial appraisal reports in accordance with USPAP Standard 3 and applicable regulatory guidance.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of the scope of work, valuation approaches, comparable selection and adjustments, capitalization and discount rates, market analysis, and highest and best use conclusions.
• Verify that appraisals satisfy client engagement requirements, regulatory requirements under FIRREA/Title XI, and the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines.
• Review evaluations and other alternative valuation products for adequacy and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare clear, well-documented written review reports that identify deficiencies, state whether the value conclusion is supported, and recommend corrective action where appropriate.
• Work with management to communicate review findings to client bank personnel and, when necessary, to the original appraiser to resolve deficiencies or obtain revisions.
• Maintain independence to safeguard the objectivity of the review process.
• Track assigned reviews and meet client turnaround expectations while maintaining quality standards.
• Stay current on USPAP updates, regulatory guidance, and market conditions affecting collateral values.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of review procedures, checklists, and report templates.

Job description

Young & Associates, Inc. is seeking an Appraisal Review Consultant to perform independent third-party reviews of real estate appraisals for financial institution clients.

You will assess credibility, support, and USPAP compliance, and prepare written reports with findings and recommendations. The role requires knowledge of the Interagency Appraisal Guidelines, FIRREA, and client policies, with strong written and verbal communication, independence, and ability to manage multiple reviews to meet