(W2) Residential Appraiser Trainee

Residential Appraiser Trainee

True Footage is seeking ambitious, self-motivated individuals to join our team as Real Estate Appraiser Trainees. This role is ideal for those eager to learn, embrace technology, and contribute across functions in a dynamic environment. As a utility player, you'll support appraisal operations, scheduling, and data management while developing the skills needed for licensure. The 12-month program builds your appraisal expertise and prepares you for promotion to Junior Appraiser upon meeting performance and education milestones.

True Footage is a real estate valuation company reinventing how the world values, buys, and sells homes. Our services and software solutions focus on delivering high-quality and accurate results for appraisers, lenders, and consumers.

Role Description

• Complete extensive training in the real estate appraisal process, including inspection methods, market research, data collection, valuation techniques, and report preparation
• Assist certified appraisers and conduct supervised inspections to learn how to identify property characteristics and factors that influence value
• Utilize True Footage's proprietary software and other industry tools to gather, analyze, and interpret market data and trends
• Support the creation of accurate, comprehensive appraisal reports that reflect property characteristics and market conditions
• Collaborate with the Appraisal Operations team to help manage scheduling, track workflow progress, and ensure timely report delivery
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support company-wide objectives
• Meet performance and learning milestones at each stage of your 12-month trajectory, demonstrating readiness to advance to Junior Appraiser

You Bring

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills
• High proficiency in technology (or a strong willingness to learn), including software, apps, and databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A collaborative, "utility player" mindset - willing to assist Appraisal Operations, scheduling, and cross-functional initiatives, as needed
• Self-motivated and ambitious, with a desire to grow into a Certified Residential Appraiser
• Valid driver's license for conducting fieldwork

Timeline & Advancement Metrics

• The Trainee program is designed as a 12-month development track, with progress reviewed at 90-day intervals
• Advancement to Junior Appraiser is contingent upon meeting defined performance metrics, completion of required education hours, and supervisor approval

Salary

• $20/hour
• Trainees who anticipate needing to work overtime are required to obtain advance approval from their Appraisal Manager before working those hours.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
• Healthcare coverage and 401(k) participation
• Company-paid software, curated continuing education (CE) courses, MLS access
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Reimbursement after six (6) months of employment for costs incurred in obtaining your state-issued license, including Qualifying Education (QE), Continuing Education (CE), and state application and exam fees

Other Job Requirements

This role requires frequent verbal and written communication, regular sitting, and repeated use of hands and fingers to operate equipment (including electronic equipment, e.g., laptops, tablets, and measuring devices). The individual must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and reach, stand, and walk - sometimes long distances - over uneven or icy terrain. Field appraisers work outdoors at construction and remote sites in all seasons and weather, including inclement conditions, so comfort with extended outdoor work is essential.

EEO Statement

True Footage is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.