Real Estate Appraiser – Right-of-Way & Transit Projects

CORRE, Inc; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CORRE, Inc in Appleton, WI is seeking a Certified General Appraiser or real estate professional with appraisal experience and potential to obtain the Certified General Appraiser license soon. The role focuses on preparing appraisal reports for right-of-way acquisitions and eminent domain proceedings.

You will perform field inspections, evaluate property characteristics, read plans, analyze market data, and apply sales comparison, cost, and income approaches.

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 preparing appraisals for 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 preferred.

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

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Mentoring others

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 in Appleton, WI is seeking a Certified General Appraiser or real estate professional with appraisal experience and potential to obtain the Certified General Appraiser license soon. The role focuses on preparing appraisal reports for right-of-way acquisitions and eminent domain proceedings.

You will perform field inspections, evaluate property characteristics, read plans, analyze market data, and apply sales comparison, cost, and income approaches.