Certified Residential Appraiser

Job Description

Overview

Join a team that puts its People First! As member of First American's family of companies, Mortgage Solutions provides lenders with solutions to originate, close and service quality loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

Seeking an experienced Appraiser to work the Columbus, OH region***

Conduct an unbiased and impartial assessment of market areas, statistics, and other pertinent information regarding specific properties; analyze data, and develop an estimate of property value in accordance with government, company, regulatory board, and client specific guidelines.

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

HUD/FHA experience

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

Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow up

Responsibilities

Conducts 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 in accordance with government, company, regulatory board, and client specific guidelines.
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. This also includes the construction, condition, special features and functional design.
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.
Meets all department turn time expectations and proactively escalates appropriately if timeframes are unable to be met.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must be able to work in a fast paced, accurate environment
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to deliver a clear and understandable message to a variety of audiences including appraisers, vendors and operational staff

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