Certified Residential Appraiser - Houston TX

First American is hiring appraisers nationwide to support our growing valuation services team. Join us to work on diverse assignments across the U.S. with opportunities for professional growth and impact. We are currently seeking an experienced Appraiser in the greater Houston, TX area. Conduct an unbiased and impartial assessment of market areas, statistics, and other pertinent information regarding specific properties; analyze data, and develop an estimate of property value in accordance with government, company, regulatory board, and client specific guidelines. What You'll Do Conduct an unbiased and impartial assessment of market areas, statistics, and other pertinent information regarding specific properties, analyze data, and develop an estimate of property value in accordance with government, company, regulatory board, and client specific guidelines. Document on-site assessments with photographs, measurements, similar sales values, and demographic information. Draw land diagrams and other visual documentation. Consider all factors that could influence property value including land, neighborhoods, trends, future community changes, shopping centers, schools, parks, etc. This also includes the construction, condition, special features and functional design. Generate fee quotes. Present final evaluations and property value estimates to home buyers, sellers, investors, creditors, leasing and real estate agents. Partner with Lead Appraiser to resolve ongoing requests and make process improvement recommendations to eliminate addendums and quality control rejections. Participate in monthly Appraiser meeting. Meet all department turn time expectations and proactively escalates appropriately if timeframes are unable to be met. What You'll Bring Minimum of 0-1 years of related experience with a mortgage and/or appraisal company Preferred experience in REO appraisals HUD/FHA experience Bachelor's Degree required Ability to work within varying client-driven deadlines Exceptional analytical and narrative writing skills Ability to analyze data, draw sound conclusions and summarize results 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, and must be able to deliver a clear and understandable message to a variety of audiences including appraisers, vendors and operational staff Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow up Active Appraiser license or certification as required by state's regulatory agency Benefits By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr First American