Residential Appraiser — Data-Driven Property Valuations

First American; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

First American is hiring an appraiser to conduct unbiased assessments of properties nationwide, documenting on-site observations, and producing credible value estimates in compliance with guidelines. The role involves land diagrams, demographic data, and consideration of factors like neighborhoods, schools, and future community changes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 0–1 years in mortgage/appraisal, and HUD/FHA experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 0-1 years of related experience with a mortgage or appraisal company.
• Preferred experience in REO appraisals.
• HUD/FHA experience.
• Ability to work within varying client-driven deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and narrative writing skills.
• Ability to analyze data, draw sound conclusions and summarize results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unbiased assessments of market areas, statistics, and other information to develop property value estimates according to guidelines.
• Document on-site assessments with photos, measurements and comparable sales data.
• Draw land diagrams and other visual documentation.
• Consider factors influencing property value including land, neighborhood trends, future changes, schools, parks, etc.
• Generate fee quotes and present evaluations to buyers, sellers, investors, creditors, and real-estate agents.
• Collaborate with Lead Appraiser to resolve requests and improve processes; participate in monthly Appraiser meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Narrative writing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

First American is hiring an appraiser to conduct unbiased assessments of properties nationwide, documenting on-site observations, and producing credible value estimates in compliance with guidelines. The role involves land diagrams, demographic data, and consideration of factors like neighborhoods, schools, and future community changes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 0–1 years in mortgage/appraisal, and HUD/FHA experience.