Certified Residential Appraiser - Nationwide Opportunities
Join a team that puts its People First! As a 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.
About the Role
First American is hiring appraisers nationwide to support our growing valuation services team. Join us to work on diverse assignments across the U.S. with opportunities for professional growth and impact. We are currently seeking experienced Appraisers in the following markets:
- Chicago, IL
- San Francisco/Oakland, CA
- Dallas, TX
- Washington DC
- Houston, TX
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Indianapolis, IN
- San Jose, CA
- Boston, MA
- Portland, OR
- Boise, ID
- Philadelphia, PA
- Austin, TX
- Raleigh, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Jacksonville, FL
- Las Vegas, NV
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.
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.
- Participates in monthly Appraiser meetings.
- Meets all department turn time expectations and proactively escalates appropriately if timeframes are unable to be met.
Requirements
- Minimum of 0-1 years of related experience with a mortgage and/or appraisal company
- Preferred experience in REO appraisals
- HUD/FHA experience
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 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
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, accurate environment
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and must be able to deliver a clear and understandable message to a variety of audiences including appraisers, vendors, and operational staff
- Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up
- Active Appraiser license or certification as required by state’s regulatory agency
Pay
This position pays a state minimum wage draw against a percentage fee split. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.
Benefits
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401k
- PTO/paid sick leave
- Employee stock purchase plan