Remote Certified Residential Appraiser — Nationwide

First American Financial Corporation; South Dakota; Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First American Mortgage Solutions is hiring appraisers nationwide to support our growing valuation services across the United States. Join us to work on diverse assignments with opportunities for professional growth and impact.

Certified appraisers located inside the continental United States are encouraged to apply. This remote role requires strong data analysis, on-site documentation, and clear communication with clients and colleagues while meeting strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of mortgage and/or appraisal experience.
• Preferred experience in REO appraisals.
• HUD/FHA experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to meet varying client-driven deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and narrative writing skills.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and summarize results.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an unbiased assessment of market areas and appraise property value per guidelines.
• Document on-site assessments with photos, measurements, and demographic data.
• Draw land diagrams and other visual documentation.
• Consider factors influencing value including land, neighborhoods, and trends.
• Generate fee quotes for valuations.
• Present evaluations and property value estimates to buyers, sellers, investors and agents.
• Collaborate with Lead Appraiser to resolve requests and reduce rejections.
• Participate in monthly Appraiser meetings.
• Meet department turn-time expectations and escalate as needed.

Skills

Mortgage industry experience

REO appraisals

HUD/FHA experience

Analytical writing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Appraiser license/certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

First American Mortgage Solutions is hiring appraisers nationwide to support our growing valuation services across the United States. Join us to work on diverse assignments with opportunities for professional growth and impact.

Certified appraisers located inside the continental United States are encouraged to apply. This remote role requires strong data analysis, on-site documentation, and clear communication with clients and colleagues while meeting strict deadlines.