Certified Residential Appraiser (Remote) at First American

Tampa, Florida, United States

First American Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Real Estate, MortgageIndustries

Requirements

  • Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser located within the Tampa, Florida region
  • Active Appraiser Certification as required by state’s regulatory agency
  • Zero disciplinary actions within past +/-10 years
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Proficient in sales comparison, cost, and income approaches to value
  • Proficient with local MLS and local real estate data sources
  • Proficient with major form types (1004, 2055, 1073, 1075, 1025, Review Forms, etc.)
  • Preferred experience in REO appraisals
  • Preferred HUD/FHA experience

Responsibilities

  • Conducts an unbiased and impartial valuation of residential real estate by analyzing market and property specific data, and 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, but not limited to legal characteristics, highest and best use, market conditions, locational factors, site, view, design, quality, age, condition, size, physical attributes, etc
  • Partners with Senior Appraisers/Appraisal Helpdesk to ensure quality at an assignment level, and also to make individual process improvements to eliminate addendums and quality control rejections
  • Participates in monthly Appraiser meeting
  • Meets all department turn time expectations and proactively escalates appropriately if timeframes are unable to be met

Skills

Certified Residential Appraiser
USPAP
Real Estate Valuation
Sales Comparison Approach
Cost Approach
Income Approach
MLS
Appraisal Forms
1004
2055
1073
1075
1025
Property Inspection
Market Analysis

First American

Provides title insurance and real estate services

About First American

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1889Year Founded
$800.2MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

401k matching
Health, vision, dental insurance
Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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