Launch Your Appraisal Career: Trainee

Fairweather, LLC; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearmark Valuations LLC in Dublin, OH is seeking an Appraiser Trainee/Intern to grow within our valuation team. The role provides supervision and coursework toward licensure as you gain hands-on experience in appraisal tasks.

Responsibilities include handling loan requests, data collection, site inspections, comps research, report drafting, and sketching under guidance. This entry-level position offers a clear path to residential or commercial licensure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; training toward appraisal licensure provided.
• Trainees work under a certified supervisory appraiser.
• Entry-level role designed to gain hours for Residential/Commercial licensure.
• Strong interest in real estate valuation and ability to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Managing loan ordering system: Receiving appraisal requests from lenders, assigning appraisers.
• Data Entry: Collecting relevant property details and assisting credentialed appraisers with report writing.
• Property Inspections: Accompanying supervisors to sites to photograph interiors/exteriors, measure properties, and note conditions.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Researching tax records, MLS listings, and public records to find comparable sales (comps).
• Report Writing: Drafting appraisal reports, including description of improvements and market analysis, using appraisal software.
• Drafting Sketches: Creating floor plans and site sketches of property improvements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Learning and applying the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Skills

Data entry

Report writing

Property inspections

Sketching

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Appraisal software

Job description

Clearmark Valuations LLC in Dublin, OH is seeking an Appraiser Trainee/Intern to grow within our valuation team. The role provides supervision and coursework toward licensure as you gain hands-on experience in appraisal tasks.

Responsibilities include handling loan requests, data collection, site inspections, comps research, report drafting, and sketching under guidance. This entry-level position offers a clear path to residential or commercial licensure.