Certified Residential Appraiser - Houston TX

First American; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is actively seeking an experienced Appraiser in the greater Houston, TX area to provide unbiased property valuations in accordance with guidelines and data analysis. You will document on-site assessments with photos, measurements, and demographics, and generate fee quotes as part of delivering accurate valuations to clients.

Join a team committed to excellence, with opportunities to collaborate with Lead Appraisers and participate in ongoing process improvements while meeting

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and narrative writing skills.
• Ability to analyze data and summarize results clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unbiased property valuations following guidelines and data analysis.
• Document on-site assessments with photos and measurements.
• Draw land diagrams and record contextual information affecting value.
• Generate fee quotes and present evaluations to clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Lead Appraiser to improve processes and meet timelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Narrative writing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree required

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

First American is hiring appraisers nationwide to support our growing valuation services team. Join us to work on diverse assignments across the U.S. with opportunities for professional growth and impact.

We are currently seeking an experienced Appraiser in the greater Houston, TX area.

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.

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.
• Document on‑site assessments with photographs, measurements, similar sales values, and demographic information.
• Draw land diagrams and other visual documentation.
• Consider all factors that could influence property value including land, neighborhoods, trends, future community changes, shopping centers, schools, parks, construction, condition, special features and functional design.
• Generate fee quotes.
• Present final evaluations and property value estimates to home buyers, sellers, investors, creditors, leasing and real estate agents.
• Partner with Lead Appraiser to resolve ongoing requests and make process improvement recommendations to eliminate addendums and quality control rejections.
• Participate in monthly Appraiser meeting.
• Meet all department turn‑time expectations and proactively escalates appropriately if timeframes are unable to be met.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 0–1 years of related experience with a mortgage and/or appraisal company
• Preferred experience in REO appraisals
• HUD/FHA experience
• Bachelor's Degree required
• 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
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal, and must be able 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
• Active Appraiser license or certification as required by state's regulatory agency

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, 401(k), PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.