Mortgage Property Preservation Specialist

First American Financial Corporation; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

PTO / Paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American’s ServiceMac unit is seeking a Property Preservation Specialist to maintain and secure real estate assets, especially vacant or foreclosed properties, ensuring compliance with investor and regulatory guidelines. You will inspect properties, coordinate with vendors, manage preservation tasks, and document activity while upholding company standards and reporting requirements.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work cross-functionally

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 2–3 years in property preservation, asset management, or a related field.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations, investor/insurer guidelines, and industry standards for property preservation.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with property management software (MSP, LoanSphere, Yardi, FHA Connection), Microsoft Office, and digital documentation tools.
• Vendor/Contractor Management: Experience working with vendors and contractors in a property preservation setting.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to coach, motivate, and collaborate with teams.
• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Property Inspections: Perform initial, subsequent, and specialized inspections to assess property condition and identify preservation needs.
• Secure and Maintain Properties: Ensure vacant properties are winterized, secured, and maintained, addressing code violations and municipal/HOA requirements.
• Vendor Management: Review bids, manage contractors, and oversee preservation work per investor guidelines.
• Compliance: Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements and investor/insurer guidelines.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of inspections, preservation activities, expenses, and communications.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to resolve issues and ensure properties are preserved according to standards.
• Risk Management: Monitor risks like code violations, hazard claims, and occupancy changes.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Vendor/contractor management

Tools

MSP

LoanSphere

Yardi

FHA Connection

Job description

First American’s ServiceMac unit is seeking a Property Preservation Specialist to maintain and secure real estate assets, especially vacant or foreclosed properties, ensuring compliance with investor and regulatory guidelines. You will inspect properties, coordinate with vendors, manage preservation tasks, and document activity while upholding company standards and reporting requirements.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work cross-functionally