Certified Residential Appraiser (Cleveland, Ohio)

First American; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

PTO / paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American Mortgage Solutions in Cleveland, OH seeks an experienced Certified Residential Appraiser to conduct unbiased property valuations. You will document on-site assessments, draw land diagrams, and analyze data to determine market value in line with guidelines and client requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of related experience, HUD/FHA familiarity, and strong analytical plus narrative writing skills.

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical and narrative writing skills.
• Strong communication and written skills for diverse audiences.
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Experience with mortgage/appraisal processes is preferred.
• HUD/FHA experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unbiased property value assessments following guidelines.
• Document on-site assessments with photos, measurements and data.
• Draw land diagrams and prepare visual documentation.
• Consider factors influencing property value including land, neighborhoods and trends.
• Generate fee quotes and present evaluations to clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Narrative writing

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Appraiser certification

2 years related experience

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As member of First American's family of companies, Mortgage Solutions provides lenders with solutions to originate, close and service quality loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Currently seeking an experienced Certified Residential Appraiser in the Cleveland, OH region.

What You’ll Do

• 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. This also includes the construction, condition, special features and functional design.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• 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
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, accurate environment
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to deliver a clear and understandable message to a variety of audiences including appraisers, vendors and operational staff
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow up

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.