Real Estate Appraiser – Right-of-Way Specialist (Remote)

CORRE, Inc; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CORRE, Inc. is seeking a Certified General Appraiser or experienced real estate professional to join our appraisal practice, with potential to advance toward a Certified General license.

The role covers preparing appraisal reports for right-of-way acquisitions, conducting field inspections, analyzing market data, and coordinating with engineers, attorneys, and project managers on transportation projects. Remote/Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin real estate appraiser credential in good standing.
• Wisconsin Certified General Appraiser credential preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, economics, business, planning, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience with right-of-way, eminent domain, transportation, infrastructure, or public improvement projects.
• Experience with partial acquisitions and before-and-after valuation preferred.
• Experience appraising residential, commercial, agricultural, special-purpose, and vacant properties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appraisal reports and valuation analyses for right-of-way acquisitions and eminent-domain proceedings.
• Complete before-and-after valuations for total and partial acquisitions, easements, severance damages, special benefits, access changes, and cost-to-cure items.
• Conduct field inspections and evaluate property characteristics, improvements, access, utilities, zoning, floodplain conditions, and highest and best use.
• Read and interpret highway plans, right-of-way plats, profiles, cross sections, surveys, legal descriptions, and construction plans.
• Research and analyze comparable sales, listings, leases, operating data, construction costs, and market trends.
• Apply the sales comparison, cost, and income approaches when appropriate.
• Evaluate how transportation improvements may affect access, parking, circulation, drainage, visibility, site utility, and property value.
• Prepare clear reports explaining the appraisal methodology, analysis, assumptions, and conclusions.
• Maintain complete and accurate appraisal workfiles and property records.
• Respond to appraisal review comments and revise reports as appropriate.
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, right-of-way staff, attorneys, project managers, and agency representatives.
• Explain appraisal methods and conclusions to property owners, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with appraisal review, negotiations, litigation support, depositions, or testimony when qualified.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less-experienced staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Wisconsin real estate appraiser credential

Wisconsin Certified General Appraiser credential

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Appraisal software

Spreadsheets

Mapping tools

Public-record systems

Job description

CORRE, Inc. is seeking a Certified General Appraiser or experienced real estate professional to join our appraisal practice, with potential to advance toward a Certified General license.

The role covers preparing appraisal reports for right-of-way acquisitions, conducting field inspections, analyzing market data, and coordinating with engineers, attorneys, and project managers on transportation projects. Remote/Hybrid work options available.