Staff Appraiser - WA; King County

Class Valuation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Order prioritization

Appraisal software access

401K with company match

Admin burden reduction

Paid CE

Generous PTO & sick time

Comprehensive benefits

Management support

Job summary

Class Valuation, LLC. invites Certified Residential or General Appraisers to join our Seattle team as a Staff Appraiser. This W2 role ensures reliable monthly order volume, with access to advanced appraisal software and dedicated support to streamline production.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of residential appraisal experience, knowledge of local market dynamics, and uphold USPAP compliance while delivering accurate valuations. Competitive benefits and professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Certified Residential or General Appraiser in good standing.
• FHA Approved appraiser preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of residential real estate appraisal experience.
• Ability to make independent decisions with minimal guidance.
• Strong knowledge of local market factors and properties.
• Consistently meet performance indicators and maintain open communication with management support teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete market value residential property appraisals (traditional, hybrid, desktops).
• Ensure compliance with USPAP guidelines and federal/state laws.
• Manage data collection, verification, and analysis.
• Collaborate in a team environment to meet production and service goals.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain high ethical standards.
• Stay proactive with status updates and communication.
• Participate in training and virtual conference calls as required

Skills

Independent decision making

Local market knowledge

Customer service mindset

Job description

Redefine speed and accuracy in appraisals. Redefine your career.

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Position: Staff Appraiser - WA; King County
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Id: 2088
# of Openings: 1
Join Class Valuation as a Staff Appraiser – Transform the Industry with Us!
Seeking Certified Residential Appraisers in Washington!
State; Primary area(s) of coverage; County(s): WA; Seattle; King County.
Are you a certified appraiser looking for reliable order volume each month? Class Valuation, one of the largest nationwide Appraisal Management Companies (AMC), has an exclusive opportunity for you to become a W2 team member (employee)!
Choose Class Valuation?

• RELIABLE VOLUME WITH ORDER PRIORITIZATION -Stop searching for volume. We bring the orders to you.
• CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY -Access our innovative tech at no cost, including a free appraisal software subscription!
• 401K WITH COMPANY MATCH -Secure your future with our robust 401K program.
• REDUCED ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN -Focus on appraising – we handle payroll, bookkeeping, and taxes.
• PAID CONTINUING EDUCATION -Get paid time off for continuing education and an annual McKissock Learning subscription.
• GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF (PTO) & SICK TIME -Enjoy up to 112 hours annually for PTO, sick, and continuing education.
• COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS -*Eligibility for health, dental, vision, pet, and life insurance for you and your dependents.
• BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT-Receive dedicated regional model support for your pipeline needs.

At Class Valuation, we are dedicated to creating efficient, transparent processes and pushing towards one-day appraisals. We leverage real relationships and real-time data to power credible loans, delivering consistent and accurate values our clients can trust.

Responsibilities:

• Complete market value residential property appraisals (traditional, hybrid, desktops).
• Ensure compliance with USPAP guidelines and federal/state laws.
• Manage data collection, verification, and analysis.
• Collaborate in a team environment to meet production and service goals.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain high ethical standards.
• Stay proactive with status updates and communication.
• Participate in training and virtual conference calls as required

Qualifications:

• Certified Residential or General Appraiser in good standing.
• FHA Approved appraiser preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of residential real estate appraisal experience.
• Ability to make independent decisions with minimal guidance.
• Strong knowledge of local market factors and properties.
• Consistently meet performance indicators and maintain open communication with management support teams.

Our Core Values:

Roll Up Your Sleeves

• No Job Is Beneath Anyone
• Do What Is Necessary
• Winners Work

Passion To Win

• Never Settle
• Every Detail Matters
• Own the work. Build the trust

Care And Respect For Family

• Support, Serve And Trust
• Golden Rule
• Work Family/Home Family Balance

Commitment to Diversity:

Class Valuation, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We base employment decisions on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, height, weight, familial or marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy throughout all employment practices. *This vacancy will remain open for 2 days or until the role has been successfully filled.