What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Real Estate Appraiser position at American Home Valuation, llc?
Real Estate Staff Appraiser
About American Home Valuation
American Home Valuation values its partnerships with leading national mortgage lenders, appraisal management firms, and industry advocates. By collaborating, we aim to address the appraisal industry's labor challenges, create well-compensated opportunities for diverse professionals, and deliver excellent valuation services to the mortgage community.
About the Role
Staff Appraisers at American Home Valuation are responsible for accepting and completing valuation assignments. These assignments may include, but are not limited to, market value, liquidation value, "as-is" or "as-repaired" (investment) value, and other value determinations for residential properties. Deliverables include traditional, hybrid, and desktop appraisals, all adhering to American Home Valuation's standards and best practices, USPAP, federal and state appraisal regulations, and specific client requirements. A Staff Appraiser must ensure quality standards are met and that the appraisal report's conclusions are credible and well-supported.
This role involves completing real estate appraisals ranging from standard to highly complex assignments. The position requires effective data management, including the collection, verification, and analysis of comparable sales, pending sales, and active listings, as well as maintaining other necessary information for the valuation process. The appraiser will operate within an environment focused on achieving production and service objectives while consistently exceeding client service expectations.
This position will be based on a fee split basis. As volume increases, compensation will increase.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accept and complete valuation assignments using established methods and techniques to produce credible appraisals.
- Execute the appraisal process in compliance with USPAP, federal and state appraisal laws, and specific client guidelines.
- Competently complete real estate appraisals, from standard to highly complex, within an assigned territory.
- Manage data effectively, including the collection, verification, and analysis of sales, pending sales, and listings.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation in the workfile to support the appraiser’s opinions and conclusions and demonstrate compliance with USPAP.
- Meet production and service goals while consistently meeting or exceeding American Home Valuation's service level agreements.
- Provide timely and proactive status updates at the order level and respond to all calls, emails, and texts promptly and professionally.
- Actively participate in company training and conference calls as required.
- Complete other reasonable management-directed tasks.
Qualifications:
- Possession of a current state-issued appraiser license or certification relevant to the operating territory.
- Strong understanding of USPAP, federal and state appraisal regulations and laws.
- Demonstrated experience in real estate appraisals, particularly residential properties.
- Proficient data management skills, including the collection, verification, and analysis of data and information.
- Professional communication skills for interacting with all parties involved in an appraisal assignment.
- Strong commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet production and service objectives.
- Physical demands may include extensive walking, bending to record field data, climbing ladders, and working in various weather conditions. This position also requires working in an office environment and the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
- Capability to drive a vehicle for appraisal inspections and possession of reliable transportation.
Why Join American Home Valuation:
- Competitive compensation while working with top mortgage clients in the industry.
- Potential for advancement to a supervisory appraiser role.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $50