Residential Appraisal Coordinator

First Financial Bank Texas; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank Texas in Fort Worth, TX seeks a detail-oriented professional to support the residential appraisal process. You will work with account servicing officers and vendors to ensure timely, compliant appraisals and maintain accurate property data.

The role offers growth toward licensure as a State Certified Appraiser and requires at least one year in real estate, loan operations, or banking, plus strong Excel/Word skills and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in Real Estate, Loan Operations or Banking.
• Excellent organizational, time management and written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is also necessary.
• A college degree in Finance or General Business is preferred.
• Incisive qualitative and quantitative analytical ability and familiarity with the residential lending process are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receiving appraisal requests from account officers or support staff.
• Selecting the appropriate appraiser for the assignment and forwarding the engagement.
• Monitoring the performance of the appraiser to ensure timely completion.
• Reviewing completed appraisal reports for reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Forwarding completed appraisal reports and reviews to the lending officer.
• Maintaining a database of property information to support internal evaluations.
• Completing other special projects related to the real estate appraisal function.
• Participating in the Customer Service First sales and service culture.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written/verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or General Business

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Address

We’re always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you’re challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry’s top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done.

Job Description

Office Location: Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Scope/Contacts

The individual in this position will work closely with the Appraisal Services Officer to manage the residential appraisal process. The employee will interact with account servicing officers, support staff, and appraisal vendors to ensure the development and receipt of reliable residential appraisals. Employee would be eligible to pursue licensure as a State Certified Appraiser.

Essential Functions

• Receiving appraisal requests from account officers or support staff
• Selecting the appropriate appraiser for the assignment and forwarding the appraisal engagement to the appraiser
• Monitoring the performance of the appraiser to ensure timely completion of the assignment
• Reviewing completed appraisal reports to evaluate their reliability and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Forwarding completed appraisal reports and reviews to the lending officer
• Maintaining a database of property information to support the production of reliable internal property evaluations
• Completing other special projects related to the real estate appraisal function
• Actively participate in the Customer Service First sales and service culture, support the values of the organization and follow established Bank policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Seeking candidates with a minimum of one year experience in a Real Estate, Loan Operations or Banking.
• Excellent organizational, time management and written/verbal communication skills are required;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is also necessary.
• A college degree in Finance or General Business is preferred.
• In addition, incisive qualitative and quantitative analytical ability and familiarity of the residential lending process are essential.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about the compensation information of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)