Associate Appraiser

The role

This position provides credible appraisals, under the supervision and direction of a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, to internal and external clients by following the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Responsibilities

• Applies approved appraisal practices and procedures to produce credible, reliable, and well supported value conclusions of real estate being appraised.
• Produces concise reports supporting the market value of these properties.
• Provides On the Spot (OTS) land value support and benchmark valuations to enable other team members to use range of value evaluation model.
• Completes bi-annual OTS studies and annual benchmark studies to support the lending function.
• Physically inspects sales to verify property attributes.
• Documents the pertinent characteristics of properties (size, condition, location, improvements, etc.) to ensure they are accurately represented.
• Performs market data collection and analysis and maintains an accurate sales database.
• Researches building cost/depreciation characteristics for improved sales data.
• Provides basic market synopsis including property sales information to Compeer Financial loan officers and potential clients to aid in future purchasing decisions.
• Completes qualifying appraisal education and experience in pursuit of Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license.

Requirements

Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture-business, business administration, finance, economics or related field. An Associate Real Estate Appraiser Trainee license is preferred within six months of employment. 0-2 years related work experience is also preferred.

Qualifications

• Skill in using Microsoft technologies including e-mail, word and spreadsheet processing.
• Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers and supervisor.
• Knowledge of client service principles and practices.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with team members.
• Ability to understand and apply appraisal concepts.
• Skill in maintaining confidential information.

Skills

• Proficiency in appraisal software.
• Experience with real estate valuation models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match), medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP, vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off.

Pay

$57,900 - $82,100 USD

Schedule

Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home

Benefits

• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months.

Location

This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of the Duluth, MN office location.