Certified Residential Appraiser (Remote)

First American; Duluth (MN); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Certified Residential Real Estate Appraisers in the Duluth area. This role involves conducting impartial valuations, inspecting properties, and collaborating with senior appraisers to ensure quality. The company fosters a people-first culture and values diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing a supportive environment for all employees. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to professional development, this is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding career.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze data and summarize results for various audiences.
• Exceptional analytical and narrative writing skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unbiased valuations of residential real estate.
• Inspect properties and document findings with photographs and notes.
• Meet department turn time expectations and escalate risks proactively.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Narrative Writing

Detail-oriented

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

REO Appraisals Experience

HUD/FHA Experience

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 ten 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 Duluth, MN area***

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, but not limited to legal characteristics, highest and best use, market conditions, locational factors, site, view, design, quality, age, condition, size, physical attributes, etc.
4. Be proficient in sales comparison, cost, and income approaches to value.
5. Be proficient with local MLS and local real estate data sources.
6. 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 of not being met.

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, and ability to deliver clear messages to diverse audiences including appraisers, vendors, and operational staff.
7. Strong 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 the state's regulatory agency.
11. Appraiser should have zero 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 a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

What We Offer

By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, support it, and thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also 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, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.