Certified Residential Appraiser (Columbus OH)

First American; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401k

PTO/paid sick leave

employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Appraiser to join Mortgage Solutions to assess property value for loan origination and servicing. You will document findings with photographs, measurements, and comparable data to support appraisals.

The role requires state-certified credentials, strong analytical and writing abilities, and the capacity to meet tight deadlines while communicating clearly with lenders, sellers, and agents. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical and narrative writing skills.
• Ability to analyze data, draw sound conclusions and summarize results.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an unbiased assessment of market areas to estimate property value.
• Document on-site assessments with photos, measurements, and similar sales data.
• Draw land diagrams and other visual documentation.
• Consider factors influencing value including development and neighborhoods.
• Generate fee quotes and present evaluations to buyers and agents.
• Collaborate with Lead Appraiser to resolve requests and improve processes.
• Meet department turn-time expectations and escalate when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Narrative writing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Appraiser certification(s) as required by state regulatory agencies

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

• Seeking an experienced Appraiser to work the Columbus, OH region

What You’ll Do

• Conduct an unbiased and impartial assessment of market areas, statistics, and other pertinent information regarding specific properties; analyze data, and develop 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

• 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

This position pays a state minimum wage draw against a percentage fee split. 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.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• PTO/paid sick leave
• employee stock purchase plan

Our people are the foundation of First American’s success and that is the reason we put them first. This philosophy has cultivated a culture of happy employees who are highly engaged, passionate about their work and leave each day feeling they have made a difference.

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