Staff Review Appraiser

New American Funding

85d • $85,000

About The Position

New American Funding is seeking an experienced and detail-driven Staff Review Appraiser to join our remote team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for reviewing residential real estate appraisals to ensure they meet internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and USPAP guidelines. You’ll analyze property data, evaluate market trends, and collaborate with internal departments to support accurate and defensible valuations.

Requirements

• Licensed, Certified Residential or Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in good standing.
• Working knowledge of real estate appraisals including understanding of the three generally accepted approaches to value (cost, market and income approaches).
• Knowledge of building standards, appraisal methods, and research principles, methods, and techniques in relation to real property; land appraisal and building cost estimating methods.
• Thorough knowledge of the real estate market, neighborhoods and market trends that exist within this position's assigned geographic location.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques regarding research and documentation in relation to market conditions and their impact on the valuation of real property.
• Strong analytical, communication and customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, internet search skills, math skills, appraisal software and the ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Demonstrates high standards of ethics, integrity and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a residential real estate appraiser with demonstrated history of appraising a wide variety of property types within this position's location.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, verifies and analyzes data on residential properties including, but not limited to, measuring structures, physically inspecting the exterior and interior of buildings, photographing property, analysis of market sales and noting architectural quality and intended use of the property.
• Determines fair market value using generally accepted appraisal practice concepts as outlined in USPAP on all residential type properties.
• When requested by New American Funding or its clients, defends and supports valuation work by providing additional documentation/narrative in a timely fashion.
• Reads and interprets plats, maps, deeds, blueprints, and other similar documents.
• Creates reports, queries and other statistical data to support value as outlined in appraisal manuals.
• Accurately completes a review appraisal product in a timely manner while successfully interacting and providing ongoing updates to various departments and others involved in the valuation process.
• Manages a changing workload and meets production goals.
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner and maintains a professional demeanor and image representing New American Funding in a very positive manner to our clients.
• Keeps current with and adheres to New American Funding guidelines, secondary market requirements and regulatory changes.

Benefits

• Salary up to $85k depending on experience and licensing
• Full time benefits including paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees