Residential Appraiser: Data-Driven Valuations Expert

ForFutures Financial, Planning, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase plan

401k

PTO / paid sick leave

Job summary

First American Mortgage Solutions in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced Certified Residential Appraiser to conduct unbiased property valuations, document assessments with photos and measurements, and present final estimates to clients. The role requires strong analytical and writing skills, along with 2+ years in mortgage/appraisal settings.

The team emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration with Lead Appraisers to improve processes and reduce rework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active Appraiser certification(s) as required by state regulatory agencies.
• Typically requires 2 years of related experience with a mortgage and/or appraisal company.
• Preferred experience in REO appraisals and HUD/FHA experience.
• Must be able to work within varying client-driven deadlines and deliver clear, detailed narratives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an unbiased and impartial assessment of market areas, statistics, and other pertinent information regarding specific properties, analyzes data, and develops an estimate of property value.
• Documents on-site assessments with photographs, measurements, similar sales values, and demographic information.
• Draws land diagrams and other visual documentation.
• Considers all factors that could influence property value including land, neighborhoods, trends, future community changes, shopping centers, schools, parks, etc.
• Generates fee quotes.
• Presents final evaluations and property value estimates to home buyers, sellers, investors, creditors, leasing and real estate agents.
• Partners with Lead Appraiser to resolve ongoing requests and make process improvement recommendations to eliminate addendums and quality control rejections.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Narrative writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Active Appraiser certification

2 years mortgage/appraisal experience

REO appraisals experience

HUD/FHA experience

Job description

First American Mortgage Solutions in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced Certified Residential Appraiser to conduct unbiased property valuations, document assessments with photos and measurements, and present final estimates to clients. The role requires strong analytical and writing skills, along with 2+ years in mortgage/appraisal settings.

The team emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration with Lead Appraisers to improve processes and reduce rework.