Real Estate Review Appraiser

City National Bank of Florida • Coral Gables, FL

19h

About The Position

The Administrative Exempt Real Estate Review Appraiser oversees appraisal ordering and review processes to ensure they align with the Bank’s policies and regulatory standards. The role evaluates appraisal reports to support accurate property valuation and compliance with established guidelines, and documents each review for the Bank’s files.

The appraiser communicates valuation concerns to fee appraisers and works with Relationship Managers, Underwriters, Loan Specialists, Credit Analysts, and other personnel to address appraisal questions and support well-supported market values for lending. The role also monitors market trends and conditions and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of commercial property appraisal review experience in a financial institution or private sector.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, accuracy, and accountability.
• Knowledge of real estate appraisal theory and application.
• Critical-thinking, problem-solving, and creative abilities.
• Organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills sufficient to convey appraisal and process details.
• Word-processing, spreadsheet, and typing skills sufficient to produce spreadsheets with basic formulas and business form letters and memos.
• Ability to recognize deficiencies in appraisals and evaluation reports, as well as changes in market trends and conditions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical and compliance reviews of appraisal reports requested by management and document each review for the Bank’s files.
• Communicate valuation concerns to fee appraisers and work with them to develop well-supported market values for lending purposes.
• Address and resolve appraisal questions with Relationship Managers, Underwriters, and other personnel.
• Ensure consistency with Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice, Bank policies, and generally accepted appraisal standards.
• Determine whether appraisal reports adequately address factors affecting property values, including size, location, market conditions, and physical condition.
• Report appraisal review results.
• Collaborate with Loan Specialists, Underwriters, and Credit Analysts to ensure appraisal compliance, independence, and valuation.
• Stay up to date on market trends and conditions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level