Certified Residential Appraiser — Market Value Expert

First American; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO / paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American is seeking an experienced Certified Residential Appraiser in the Cleveland, OH region. You will conduct unbiased assessments of market areas, analyze data, and develop value estimates following government, company, regulatory, and client guidelines.

You will document on-site assessments with photos, measurements, and comparable sales, draw land diagrams, and consider features that influence value.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active appraiser certification(s) per state requirements.
• Typically 2 years of related mortgage/appraisal experience.
• REO appraisal experience preferred.
• HUD/FHA experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and narrative writing skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unbiased assessments to estimate property value per guidelines.
• Document on-site assessments with photos, measurements, and data.
• Draw land diagrams and other visual documentation.
• Consider factors influencing value including land, neighborhood trends, and features.
• Generate fee quotes.
• Present evaluations and value estimates to buyers, sellers, investors, creditors, 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Active Appraiser certification(s)

Job description

First American is seeking an experienced Certified Residential Appraiser in the Cleveland, OH region. You will conduct unbiased assessments of market areas, analyze data, and develop value estimates following government, company, regulatory, and client guidelines.

You will document on-site assessments with photos, measurements, and comparable sales, draw land diagrams, and consider features that influence value.