Certified Appraiser

Compeer Financial • Waite Park, MN

65d • $66,000 - $111,400

About The Position

Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture-Business, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Certified Appraiser.
• Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license, preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state (Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) laws, regulations and compliance requirements specific to the financial industry and Farm Credit.
• Solid knowledge of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications and customer relationship management (CRM) programs.
• Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Solid knowledge of client service principles and practices.
• Solid skill in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Solid skill in applying appraisal concepts.
• Solid skill in maintaining confidential information.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides credible appraisals to internal and external clients by following the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
• Applies approved appraisal practices and procedures to produce credible, reliable, and well supported value conclusions of real estate being appraised.
• Produces concise reports supporting the market value of these properties.
• Completes monthly and annual benchmark studies to support lending functions.
• Develops and grows an external book of business.
• Physically inspects subject property and sales to verify property attributes when applicable.
• Documents the pertinent characteristics of properties (size, condition, location, improvements, etc.) to ensure they are accurately represented.
• Performs market data collection and analysis and maintains an accurate sales database.
• Researches building cost/depreciation characteristics for improved sales.
• Provides basic market synopsis including property sales information to other departments and potential clients to aid in valuation decisions.
• Attends education events, training events and professional meetings to advance professional and technical skills and keep current on required licenses.
• Completes continuing education appraisal classes to maintain Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license.
• Provides training and mentoring to Associate Appraisers.

Benefits

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home.
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months.
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match).
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off.
• Learning and development programs.
• Mentorship programs.
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.).
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree