First American

Title insurance and real estate services

Certified Residential Appraiser

Appraisal & ValuationUpdated on Nov 15

Full-timeRemote

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Active appraiser certification(s) required by state regulatory agencies are required.
Typically, two years of related experience with a mortgage and/or appraisal company is required.
Experience in REO appraisals is preferred.
HUD/FHA experience is required.
Ability to work within varying client-driven deadlines is required.
Analytical and narrative writing skills are required.
Ability to analyze data, draw sound conclusions, and summarize results is required.
The role requires attention to detail and self-motivation.
Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment is required.
Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear messages to appraisers, vendors, and operational staff, are required.
Organizational skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize, and follow up, are required.

Responsibilities

Conduct unbiased and impartial assessments of market areas, statistics, and other pertinent information regarding specific properties; analyze data and develop property value estimates in accordance with government, company, regulatory board, and client-specific guidelines.
Document on-site assessments with photographs, measurements, comparable sales values, and demographic information.
Draw land diagrams and other visual documentation.
Consider factors that could influence property value, including land, neighborhoods, trends, future community changes, shopping centers, schools, parks, construction, condition, special features, and functional design.
Generate fee quotes.
Present final evaluations and property value estimates to home buyers, sellers, investors, creditors, leasing agents, and real estate agents.
Partner with the Lead Appraiser to resolve ongoing requests and recommend process improvements to eliminate addendums and quality-control rejections.
Meet department turnaround-time expectations and proactively escalate when timeframes cannot be met.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in REO appraisals is preferred.

Who We Are

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.

What We Do

Currently seeking an experienced Certified Residential Appraiser in the Cleveland, OH region.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

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

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.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

About the Company

First American

Title insurance and real estate services

First American provides title insurance, settlement services, and a range of real estate–related products. It supports buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals with title protection, data, and closing services, plus post-closing and risk management. The company runs a nationwide property-data network (including DataTree) and offers self-service tools and an online portal (myFirstAm) to track orders and access records. It also offers home warranty and homeowners insurance, trust and banking services, and international services for corporate clients.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $800.2M
Headquarters: Santa Ana, CA
Founded: 1889

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