Residential Review Appraiser

Banner Bank • Kennewick, WA

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About The Position

The Residential Review Appraiser supports safe and sound lending decisions by managing the residential valuation process and ensuring appraisal quality and compliance. The role works with appraisers, lenders, reviewers, and internal partners to maintain regulatory standards and provide a positive experience for customers and stakeholders. It is responsible for the full valuation ordering and review process, including vendor coordination, review work, communication, and invoice processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 2 years of real estate appraisal experience.
• Must be either a state-certified or licensed residential appraiser; state certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of appraisal standards and requirements, including FIRREA, USPAP, FNMA, FHLMC, HUD, and related appraisal and evaluation guidelines.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to review, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback on residential appraisal reports.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to residential appraisals.
• Commitment to accuracy, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reviewing residential appraisals.
• Understanding of residential appraisal practices and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Order and manage residential appraisals and evaluations through approved third-party vendors.
• Monitor new and in-process valuation requests to ensure timely completion and adherence to service level agreements.
• Solicit bids, award appraisal and review assignments, and manage vendor engagement throughout the valuation process.
• Serve as a liaison between appraisers, loan officers, reviewers, and internal stakeholders to maintain communication and meet deadlines.
• Perform residential appraisal and evaluation reviews to assess accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Help ensure compliance with FDIC, FIRREA, USPAP, and internal lending policies while maintaining independence from lending functions.
• Respond to and help resolve internal customer and external vendor inquiries.
• Process invoices and support timely payments to appraisal vendors and reviewers.
• Maintain accountability for the full valuation ordering and review process.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, security requirements, and applicable government regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation time, sick time, and 11 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Annual incentive potential.

What This Job Offers

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