First American · 1 day ago

Certified Residential Appraiser (Remote)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

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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.

Qualification

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Certified Residential Real Estate AppraiserSales Comparison ApproachCost ApproachIncome ApproachLocalProficiencyHUD/FHA ExperienceREO Appraisals ExperienceNarrative Writing Skills

Required

Active Appraiser Certification as required by state’s regulatory agency

Appraiser should have zero disciplinary actions within past +/-10 years

Valid Drivers License

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

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.)