Commercial Review Appraiser

Rockland Trust

About The Position

The Commercial Review Appraiser will report to the VP Commercial Appraisal Review Manager. Responsibilities: The Commercial Review Appraiser is primarily responsible for reviewing and providing written Standard 3 Appraisal Review Reports on externally prepared Appraisals of commercial and investment residential properties, to ensure that the methodology, market data, and analysis is reasonable and supported. Reviewers also document that the Appraisal Reports conform to USPAP, FIRREA, and Rockland Trust supplemental standards, and act as a liaison between the Bank and third party valuation providers. Additional duties may include performing internal Restricted Appraisal Reports, maintaining an internal database of sale and market data, assisting Loan Officers in understanding appraisal concepts and methodologies, and working with external valuation providers to resolve valuation disputes or report deficiencies. Qualifications: Massachusetts (and/or Rhode Island) Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License and valid driver's license. Working knowledge of the supply and demand dynamics of the New England commercial real estate markets including all primary commercial property types Minimum of five years' experience as a commercial real estate fee appraiser, or commercial review appraiser in an institutional setting Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to exercise sound judgment in a regulated financial services risk management role Familiarity with LIHTC developments and both residential and commercial construction projects is a plus. The jobholder must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and at times work under stringent deadlines while maintaining a level of professionalism and mutual respect which are backbones of the Rockland Trust organization Our goal is to offer our colleagues the most generous benefits package possible. We strive to provide colleagues with a comprehensive benefits package and an environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include: Competitive compensation with performance incentive awards, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, a 401K and DC Plan for your retirement, LTD & Life Insurance, Day Care Reimbursement, Tuition Assistance for graduate and undergraduate programs, an award winning Wellness program and much more! At Rockland Trust you'll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is given the chance to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Massachusetts (and/or Rhode Island) Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License and valid driver's license.
Working knowledge of the supply and demand dynamics of the New England commercial real estate markets including all primary commercial property types
Minimum of five years' experience as a commercial real estate fee appraiser, or commercial review appraiser in an institutional setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to exercise sound judgment in a regulated financial services risk management role
The jobholder must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and at times work under stringent deadlines while maintaining a level of professionalism and mutual respect which are backbones of the Rockland Trust organization

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with LIHTC developments and both residential and commercial construction projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

Reviewing and providing written Standard 3 Appraisal Review Reports on externally prepared Appraisals of commercial and investment residential properties, to ensure that the methodology, market data, and analysis is reasonable and supported.
Documenting that the Appraisal Reports conform to USPAP, FIRREA, and Rockland Trust supplemental standards
Act as a liaison between the Bank and third party valuation providers
Performing internal Restricted Appraisal Reports
Maintaining an internal database of sale and market data
Assisting Loan Officers in understanding appraisal concepts and methodologies
Working with external valuation providers to resolve valuation disputes or report deficiencies