Certified Residential Appraiser - Harrisburg, PA

Aloftappraisal; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated appraisers to join their innovative team. This fully flexible role allows you to maintain your clients and grow your business while benefiting from exceptional support and resources. You will have access to leading appraisal software and a community of professionals, ensuring that you can deliver top-notch services to your clients. With a commitment to quality and a transparent compensation model, this opportunity is perfect for self-starters looking to make a significant impact in the property valuation field. Embrace the chance to thrive in a supportive environment that values your expertise and skills.

Benefits

E&O Insurance

Flexible Work Schedule

Access to Appraiser Toolkit

Community Networking

One-on-One Coaching

Order Management Support

Qualifications

• Certified Residential Appraiser license required.
• Experience with appraisal tools and methodologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop valuation analysis and appraisal reports accurately.
• Inspect properties and gather relevant data for appraisals.
• Produce high-quality reports within established guidelines.

Skills

Appraisal Software

Valuation Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Integrity and Reputability

Technical Acumen

Collaboration

Adaptability to Technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate Degree

30 College Semester Credit Hours

Tools

Total

Total Mobile

Disto

Job description

Appraisers are the heroes of Aloft’s story. We value your skills and your expertise.

At Aloft Appraisal, we’re on a mission. We’re building a nationwide property valuation firm and developing solutions that positively impact millions of families. We’re looking for motivated self-starters who like to learn, build, and be part of an incredible team. Join us!

We put people first. We'll invest in growing your skills and helping you stay on top of your game. We are looking for qualified, professional appraisers in several areas of the country.

Aloft has your back. You’ll have our full support. Our success is tied to your success.

Fully flexible role

You can keep your clients, grow your business, and decide how much you want to work with Aloft. You don’t have to change your primary production software.

Our compensation model is designed to be fair and transparent. Opportunity to unlock company-provided benefits, depending on your goals and milestones.

Leading appraisal software

Free access to Appraiser Toolkit, hailed as the premier adjustment support tool on the market. As part of the Aloft team, you’ll be the first to receive access to our newly developed tools as they become available.

Less administration

Our 7-day-a-week order management support ensures you have assistance at your fingertips, making your workload more manageable.

Community + Coaching

Join the Aloft Community of Appraisers, where you can network, exchange knowledge, and connect with industry leaders. Plus receive one-on-one coaching and support directly from Aloft.

Improved quality & happy clients

Each appraisal order goes through a rigorous quality control process before being submitted to clients, ensuring your work is of the highest quality and accuracy.

Increased Order Volume

Get more orders through Aloft’s partnerships and world-class support team.

E&O insurance included

Aloft will provide you with $2MM in E&O insurance for all orders completed for Aloft.

Responsibilities

(Essential Functions)

• Fully develop valuation analysis, conclusions, and appraisal reports accurately and on time
• Inspect properties and gather data from property stakeholders
• Investigate and gather data for an opinion of the value of residential real estate, including but not limited to comparable data, market statistics, tax and assessment data, etc.
• Produce high quality reports accurately and within Aloft’s SLA expectations, USPAP guidelines, and appraisal laws
• Identify and resolve issues related to appraisals as they arise
• Stay current and up to date on market and economic conditions
• Integrate use of various technologies throughout the appraisal process
• Conduct other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications

(Essential Qualifications)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, associate degree in a focused field of study, successful completion of 30 college semester credit hours in specific topics or successful completion of CLEP exams

Professional Licenses/Certifications

Certified Residential Appraiser license in the state of their operations for Aloft

Experience

Experience with various appraisal tools (Total, Total Mobile, iPad Mini, Disto, etc.)

Knowledge /Skills

• Good working knowledge of appraisal software, report development, underwriting requirements, and appraisal methodology
• Demonstrated ability to act with integrity and reputability
• Ability to learn, adapt to, and embrace new technologies
• Demonstrated ability to be collaborative and work in a highly collaborative and transparent work environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated sense of urgency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work proactively and autonomously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining flexibility through changing-adaptable priorities and demanding timelines
• Strong technical and business acumen; and ability to learn, lead, and adapt complex systems and processes
• Must have dependable vehicle, clean driving record and be insurable

Work Environment

This is a remote office environment. In addition, this position visits residential properties in various settings (e.g. houses, new construction in process, etc.) and in various weather. The employee may sometimes be exposed to various pets on site inspections.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is often active and is often required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop and crouch. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds and must frequently sit and/or stand and use a computer for long periods of time. The employee is sometimes required to go into crawl spaces and use a ladder to access attics. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Aloft is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and bases all hiring decisions upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status.