[Remote] Minnesota Certified Residential Appraiser (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. First American is a company that prioritizes its people and has been recognized for its inclusive workplace culture. They are seeking a Minnesota Certified Residential Appraiser who will conduct unbiased valuations of residential real estate, ensuring compliance with various guidelines, and collaborate with senior appraisers to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an unbiased and impartial valuation of residential real estate by analyzing market and property specific data, and completes appraisal reports in accordance with USPAP, government, company, regulatory board, and client specific guidelines
• Inspects residential real estate of all types and documents on-site data collection/inspection with photographs, measurements, sketches, diagrams, and field notes
• Considers all factors that could influence property value including, but not limited to legal characteristics, highest and best use, market conditions, locational factors, site, view, design, quality, age, condition, size, physical attributes, etc
• Must be proficient sales comparison, cost, and income approaches to value
• Must be proficient with local MLS and local real estate data sources
• Must be proficient with major form types (1004, 2055, 1073, 1075, 1025, Review Forms, etc.)
• Partners with Senior Appraisers/Appraisal Helpdesk to ensure quality at an assignment level, and also to make individual process improvements to eliminate addendums and quality control rejections
• Participates in monthly Appraiser meeting
• Meets all department turn time expectations and proactively escalates appropriately if timeframes are unable to be met

Skills

• Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser located within the Duluth, MN area
• Conducts an unbiased and impartial valuation of residential real estate by analyzing market and property specific data, and completes appraisal reports in accordance with USPAP, government, company, regulatory board, and client specific guidelines
• Inspects residential real estate of all types and documents on-site data collection/inspection with photographs, measurements, sketches, diagrams, and field notes
• Considers all factors that could influence property value including, but not limited to legal characteristics, highest and best use, market conditions, locational factors, site, view, design, quality, age, condition, size, physical attributes, etc
• Must be proficient sales comparison, cost, and income approaches to value
• Must be proficient with local MLS and local real estate data sources
• Must be proficient with major form types (1004, 2055, 1073, 1075, 1025, Review Forms, etc.)
• Partners with Senior Appraisers/Appraisal Helpdesk to ensure quality at an assignment level, and also to make individual process improvements to eliminate addendums and quality control rejections
• Participates in monthly Appraiser meeting
• Meets all department turn time expectations and proactively escalates appropriately if timeframes are unable to be met
• Ability to work within varying client-driven requirements and deadlines
• Exceptional analytical and narrative writing skills
• Ability to analyze data, draw sound conclusions and summarize results for various audiences
• Detail oriented and self-motivated
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, accurate environment
• Must have 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 Certification as required by state's regulatory agency
• Appraiser should have zero disciplinary actions within past +/-10 years
• Valid Drivers License
• Preferred experience in REO appraisals
• HUD/FHA experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO/paid sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

Company Overview

• First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. It was founded in 1889, and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.firstam.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• First American has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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