Certified Residential Appraiser

First American

Certified Residential Appraiser conducting property assessments and analyzing data to determine values. Join the team at First American and make an impact in valuation services.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts an unbiased and impartial valuation of residential real estate by analyzing market and property specific data
Completes appraisal reports in accordance with USPAP, government, company, regulatory board, and client specific guidelines
Inspects residential real estate of all types and documents on-site data collection/inspection with photographs, measurements, sketches, diagrams, and field notes
Considers all factors that could influence property value including legal characteristics, highest and best use, market conditions, locational factors, site, view, design, quality, age, condition, size, physical attributes, etc
Must be proficient sales comparison, cost, and income approaches to value
Must be proficient with local MLS and local real estate data sources
Must be proficient with major form types (1004, 2055, 1073, 1075, 1025, Review Forms, etc.)
Partners with Senior Appraisers/Appraisal Helpdesk to ensure quality at an assignment level
Participates in monthly Appraiser meeting
Meets all department turn time expectations and proactively escalates appropriately if timeframes are unable to be met

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to work within varying client-driven requirements and deadlines
Exceptional analytical and narrative writing skills
Ability to analyze data, draw sound conclusions and summarize results for various audiences
Detail oriented and self-motivated
Must be able to work in a fast paced, accurate environment
Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow up
Preferred experience in REO appraisals
HUD/FHA experience preferred
Active Appraiser Certification as required by state’s regulatory agency
Appraiser should have zero disciplinary actions within past +/-10 years
Valid Drivers License

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Valuation AnalysisMarket Data AnalysisAppraisal Report WritingOn-Site Data CollectionProperty InspectionCost ApproachIncome ApproachMLS ProficiencyForm Types ProficiencyREO Appraisals

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsDetail OrientedSelf-MotivatedCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications

Active Appraiser CertificationValid Drivers License