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Minnesota Certified Residential Appraiser (Remote)

First American, Saint Paul, MN, United States


We Are Hiring
***Seeking Certified Residential Real Estate Appraisers located within the Duluth, MN area***

What You’ll Do

Conduct an unbiased and impartial valuation of residential real estate by analyzing market and property specific data, and complete appraisal reports in accordance with USPAP, government, company, regulatory board, and client specific guidelines.

Inspect residential real estate of all types and document on-site data collection/inspection with photographs, measurements, sketches, diagrams, and field notes.

Consider 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.

Be proficient in sales comparison, cost, and income approaches to value.

Be proficient with local MLS and local real estate data sources.

Be proficient with major form types (1004, 2055, 1073, 1075, 1025, Review Forms, etc.)

Partner 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.

Participate in monthly Appraiser meetings.

Meet all department turn time expectations and proactively escalates appropriately if timeframes are unable to be met.

What You’ll Bring

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.

Preferred experience in REO appraisals.

HUD/FHA experience preferred.

Active Appraiser Certification as required by state's regulatory agency.

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

Valid Driver's License.

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
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.

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

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