Residential Appraiser: Precise Property Valuations

First American; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking an Appraiser to assess market areas, perform on-site evaluations, and generate property value estimates per guidelines. You will document findings with photos, measurements, and comparable sales data, drawing diagrams and considering factors like land and neighborhoods.

You will quote fees and present final valuations to clients and agents. The role emphasizes analytical writing, attention to detail, and the ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• HUD/FHA experience preferred.
• Active Appraiser license or certification as required by state’s regulatory agency.
• 0–1 years of related mortgage or appraisal experience.
• REO appraisal experience is a plus.
• Ability to work within varying client-driven deadlines.
• Exceptional analytical and narrative writing skills.
• Ability to analyze data, draw sound conclusions and summarize results.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Fast-paced, accurate work environment required.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences including appraisers, vendors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unbiased assessments of market areas and property data to estimate value per guidelines.
• Document on-site assessments with photos, measurements, and comparable sales data.
• Draw land diagrams and other visual documentation.
• Consider factors influencing value such as land, neighborhoods, trends, and future community changes.
• Generate fee quotes and present final valuations to buyers, sellers, investors, creditors, and real estate agents.
• Collaborate with Lead Appraiser to resolve requests and improve processes to reduce addendums and rejections.
• Participate in monthly Appraiser meetings and meet department turn-time expectations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Narrative writing

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

First American is seeking an Appraiser to assess market areas, perform on-site evaluations, and generate property value estimates per guidelines. You will document findings with photos, measurements, and comparable sales data, drawing diagrams and considering factors like land and neighborhoods.

You will quote fees and present final valuations to clients and agents. The role emphasizes analytical writing, attention to detail, and the ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment,