Certified Residential Appraiser

Jobtailor; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced appraiser to conduct unbiased assessments, analyze data, and document on-site property evaluations in Cleveland, OH. The role focuses on producing accurate valuations and comprehensive reports for clients.

You will generate fee quotes and present evaluations to buyers, sellers, investors, creditors, and agents, while collaborating with the Lead Appraiser to meet deadlines and ensure quality control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Appraiser certification(s) per state regs.
• About 2 years of mortgage/appraisal experience.
• REO appraisals experience preferred.
• HUD/FHA experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and narrative writing skills.
• Ability to analyze data and summarize results.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Good organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts unbiased assessments of market areas and property data.
• Analyzes data to estimate property value per guidelines.
• Documents on-site assessments with photos, measurements, and demographics.
• Draws land diagrams and visual documentation.
• Considers factors influencing value: land, neighborhoods, trends, schools, parks, etc.
• Generates fee quotes.
• Present evaluations to buyers, sellers, investors, lenders, and agents.
• Collaborates with Lead Appraiser to resolve requests and improve processes.
• Meets department turnaround expectations and escalates when needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Narrative writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active Appraiser certification(s) per state regs

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conducts an unbiased and impartial assessment of market areas, statistics, and other pertinent information regarding specific properties.
• Analyzes data and develops an estimate of property value in accordance with government, company, regulatory board, and client specific guidelines.
• Documents on-site assessments with photographs, measurements, similar sales values, and demographic information.
• Draws land diagrams and other visual documentation.
• Considers all factors that could influence property value including land, neighborhoods, trends, future community changes, shopping centers, schools, parks, etc.
• Generates fee quotes.
• Presents final evaluations and property value estimates to home buyers, sellers, investors, creditors, leasing and real estate agents.
• Partners with Lead Appraiser to resolve ongoing requests and make process improvement recommendations to eliminate addendums and quality control rejections.
• Meets all department turn time expectations and proactively escalates appropriately if timeframes are unable to be met.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active Appraiser certification(s) as required by state regulatory agencies.
• Typically requires 2 years of related experience with a mortgage and/or appraisal company.
• Preferred experience in REO appraisals.
• HUD/FHA experience.
• Ability to work within varying client-driven deadlines.
• Exceptional analytical and narrative writing skills.
• Ability to analyze data, draw sound conclusions and summarize results.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow up.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in property valuation through unbiased assessments, data analysis, and compliance with regulatory guidelines. Proficient in generating detailed reports and visual documentation while effectively managing client-driven deadlines.