Certified Residential Appraiser (Remote)

First American Financial; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate sector is seeking Certified Residential Real Estate Appraisers in the Boston area. The role involves conducting valuations, property inspections, and collaborating with senior appraisers to ensure quality. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and an active appraiser certification. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical and narrative writing skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Preferred experience in REO appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unbiased valuations of residential real estate.
• Inspect properties and document data collection.
• Partner with Senior Appraisers for quality assurance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Active Appraiser Certification

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a 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 nine 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 Certified Residential Real Estate Appraisers located within the Boston, MA, & Pittsburgh, PA regions***

What You'll Do

1. Conduct an unbiased and impartial valuation of residential real estate by analyzing market and property specific data, and complete appraisal reports in accordance with USPAP, government, company, regulatory board, and client specific guidelines.
2. Inspect residential real estate of all types and document on-site data collection/inspection with photographs, measurements, sketches, diagrams, and field notes.
3. Consider all factors that could influence property value including legal characteristics, highest and best use, market conditions, locational factors, site, view, design, quality, age, condition, size, physical attributes, etc.
4. Must be proficient in sales comparison, cost, and income approaches to value.
5. Must be proficient with local MLS and local real estate data sources.
6. Must be proficient with major form types (1004, 2055, 1073, 1075, 1025, Review Forms, etc.)
7. Partner with Senior Appraisers/Appraisal Helpdesk to ensure quality at an assignment level, and also to make individual process improvements to eliminate addendums and quality control rejections.
8. Participate in monthly Appraiser meetings.
9. Meet all department turn time expectations and proactively escalate if timeframes are at risk.

What You'll Bring

1. Ability to work within varying client-driven requirements and deadlines.
2. Exceptional analytical and narrative writing skills.
3. Ability to analyze data, draw sound conclusions, and summarize results for various audiences.
4. Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
5. Ability to work in a fast-paced, accurate environment.
6. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to deliver clear messages to appraisers, vendors, and operational staff.
7. Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up.
8. Preferred experience in REO appraisals.
9. HUD/FHA experience preferred.
10. Active Appraiser Certification as required by state regulatory agency.
11. No disciplinary actions within the past +/-10 years.
12. Valid Driver's License.

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

This hiring range is an estimate of the base pay at the time of posting. Pay depends on knowledge, skills, experience, business needs, and location.

What We Offer

We embrace individuality and support diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our People First Culture celebrates what makes each person unique. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace for all. You are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and other benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

About the company

In June 2010, First American Financial Corporation was established when First American split its businesses to create First American Financial Corporation, which provides title and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industry, and CoreLogic.