Remote Certified Residential Appraiser — Nationwide

First American Financial Corporation; Alabama; Remote; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Remote work opportunity

Job summary

First American is hiring appraisers nationwide to support our valuation services. You will conduct unbiased assessments, prepare property value estimates, and document findings with photos and data.

The role requires an active appraiser license, familiarity with HUD/FHA guidelines, and ability to meet deadlines in a remote environment. The position emphasizes analytical writing, client communication, and collaboration with senior staff to ensure quality and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active Appraiser license or certification as required by state.
• HUD/FHA experience.
• Experience with REO appraisals preferred.
• Ability to meet client-driven deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an unbiased and impartial assessment of market areas and information; develops a property value estimate per guidelines.
• Documents on-site assessments with photos, measurements, and demographic data.
• Draws land diagrams and prepares visual documentation.
• Considers factors influencing value including land, neighborhoods, trends and features.
• Generates fee quotes and presents evaluations to buyers, sellers, investors, lenders and agents.
• Collaborates with Lead Appraiser to resolve requests and improve processes.
• Participates in monthly Appraiser meetings and meets turn-time expectations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Narrative writing

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

First American is hiring appraisers nationwide to support our valuation services. You will conduct unbiased assessments, prepare property value estimates, and document findings with photos and data.

The role requires an active appraiser license, familiarity with HUD/FHA guidelines, and ability to meet deadlines in a remote environment. The position emphasizes analytical writing, client communication, and collaboration with senior staff to ensure quality and process improvements.