Auto Appraiser

Power Remarketing Inc.; Westminster (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Remarketing Inc. in Westminster, CA is seeking an Auto Appraiser to inspect used vehicles in person, assess body, mechanical, and interior condition, mileage, and prior damage for accurate marketability and valuations.

The role requires researching market values, comparing wholesale and retail trends, and generating credible appraisals to support purchasing, pricing, and remarketing decisions. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating used vehicle condition across body, mechanical, and interior areas.
• Ability to research market data, auction results, and pricing guides.
• Proficient with digital tools/CRM for data entry, reporting, and communication.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with integrity and sound judgment on risk vs market demand.
• Valid driver's license with clean record and ability to inspect various vehicle types.
• Experience in auto appraisal or dealership ops preferred but not required.
• On-site Westminster, CA with some travel to partner locations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles in person, assess condition, mileage, previous damage, and overall marketability.
• Research market values, compare vehicles against wholesale and retail trends, and generate accurate valuations to support purchasing, pricing, and remarketing decisions.
• Collaborate with acquisition, sales, and logistics teams to prioritize inventory, recommending reconditioning needs, and ensuring vehicles meet company standards.
• Use internal systems to update records, maintain appraisal accuracy, and communicate findings to management and external partners as needed.

Skills

Vehicle condition assessment

Market data research

CRM software usage

Documentation and reporting

Communication and collaboration

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Company Description

Power Remarketing Inc. is a used vehicle supply chain company based in Orange County, California, specializing in direct-to-consumer vehicle sourcing, inventory acquisition, transportation logistics, and wholesale vehicle distribution. The company plays a key role in connecting buyers and sellers across multiple channels, ensuring a steady flow of quality pre-owned vehicles. Team members collaborate with industry partners to optimize sourcing and distribution strategies. Power Remarketing Inc. offers a dynamic environment for professionals interested in automotive operations, logistics, and remarketing.

Role Description

This full-time Auto Appraiser role is a hybrid position based in Westminster, CA, with some work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day responsibilities include inspecting used vehicles in person, assessing condition, mileage, previous damage, and overall marketability, and documenting findings in a clear, standardized format. The Auto Appraiser will research market values, compare vehicles against current wholesale and retail trends, and generate accurate valuations to support purchasing, pricing, and remarketing decisions. The role includes collaborating with acquisition, sales, and logistics teams to prioritize inventory, recommending reconditioning needs, and ensuring that vehicles meet company quality standards. The Auto Appraiser will also use internal systems and digital tools to update records, maintain appraisal accuracy, and communicate findings to management and external partners as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of used vehicle condition assessment, including body, mechanical, and interior evaluation, and familiarity with common automotive repair terminology.
• Ability to research and interpret market data, auction results, and pricing guides to produce accurate and consistent vehicle valuations.
• Comfort using digital tools and CRM software for data entry, reporting, and communication; ability to maintain detailed, organized documentation.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with acquisition, sales, and logistics teams, and to explain appraisal decisions clearly.
• High attention to detail, integrity in evaluations, and sound judgment when balancing risk, cost, and market demand.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to safely operate and inspect various vehicle types.
• Previous experience in auto appraisal, dealership operations, auctions, or automotive reconditioning is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work on-site in Westminster, CA on a regular schedule, with readiness for occasional travel to local partner locations.