First American · 10 hours ago
Certified Residential Appraiser (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelFirst American is a company that provides lenders with solutions to originate, close, and service quality loans. They are seeking Certified Residential Appraisers to conduct unbiased valuations of residential real estate, ensuring compliance with various guidelines and standards.
Financial ServicesInsuranceProperty InsuranceReal EstateReal Estate Investment
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 pe 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
Required
Certified Residential Appraisers living in and experienced in the Cincinnati Ohio region
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
Preferred experience in REO appraisals
HUD/FHA experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
First American
First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment.
Founded in 1889
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$450M2024-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2010-06-01IPO
Leadership Team
Kenneth D. DeGiorgio
Chief Executive Officer
Jody Mulkey
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-11-18
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