Certified Residential Appraiser (Remote) - First American Financial Corporation

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As member of First American's family of companies, Mortgage Solutions provides lenders with solutions to originate, close and service quality loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

***Seeking Certified Residential Real Estate Appraisers located within the San Jose, California region***

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Must be proficient sales comparison, cost, and income approaches to value.
• Must pe 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, 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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, 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
• 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

This position pays a state minimum wage draw against a percentage fee split.

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. 

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also 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.