Residential Appraiser

Fremont Bancorporation•Livermore, CA

4d•$73,500 - $103,800•Onsite

About The Position

Fremont Bank is seeking a strategic, hands-on professional to join and help advance our Appraisal team. This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to the success of a mission-driven organization committed to excellence, community service, and strong client relationships. Fremont Bank is one of the Bay Area’s most respected and long-standing financial institutions. Founded in 1964, Fremont Bank is one of the oldest independently owned banks in the Bay Area and has been consistently recognized as a Top Workplace for the past 15 consecutive years. Our foundation is built on relationships — with our clients, our associates, and our communities. We offer a people-first culture grounded in inclusion and excellence, deep community involvement and local reinvestment, and a mission-driven workplace where values and performance go hand in hand.

Requirements

Current California Certified Residential or Certified General Appraisal License
Minimum 5 years of residential appraisal experience
Thorough knowledge of real estate appraisal principles and practice, real estate appraisal regulations, Interagency and GSE guidelines, and USPAP
Working knowledge of banking requirements and regulations.
Must possess excellent organizational, communication, writing and customer service skills and a professional attitude in all environments
Proven strong analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Must have reliable transportation for conducting fieldwork
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience
Basic computer skills with industry recognized software including Multiple Listing Service, appraisal tracking systems and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
MUST reside in Contra Costa County, California.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a financial institution is preferred

Responsibilities

Determining the market value of residential properties.
Inspecting one to four family residential properties and completing USPAP compliant residential appraisals at any transaction amount for the Bank.
Analyzing market data and valuing all types of one to four family properties at any transaction amount utilizing various valuation techniques and methodologies for both field and desk appraisal assignments.
Meeting production goals with the highest level of customer service and report quality.
Ensuring Appraisals meet Bank requirements, USPAP and Interagency and GSE Guidelines and Regulatory Standards.
Working closely with other appraisers, dept analysts and management team to support broader real estate projects and initiatives.
May be asked to supervise others or complete appraisal reviews of other appraisers’ work.
Additional duties as needed.