Real Estate Appraiser

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Appraiser to join our team. This individual contributor role with no direct reports is responsible for reviewing appraisal reports, preparing evaluations, and managing the appraisal ordering process. The position ensures compliance with regulatory standards and supports sound credit decisions.

Compensation Pay Range: $98,223.90 - $ per year. All compensation offers are analyzed individually and take into consideration multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, years of experience, and educational background.

• Lead and manage the appraisal ordering process, ensuring timely delivery.
• Prepare appraisal reviews to document accuracy and compliance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and (FIRREA) regulations.
• Verify credibility and adherence to internal policies for federally related transactions.
• Prepare evaluations for various property types, including commercial properties.
• Coordinate with external appraisers and internal stakeholders to maintain strong relationships.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by staying current with USPAP, FIRREA, and other applicable standards.
• Analyze market trends and provide insights to support accurate property valuations.
• Develop internal best practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Train and mentor internal staff on appraisal processes and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with credit and lending teams to ensure appraisals align with risk management objectives.
• Monitor appraiser performance and maintain an approved appraiser list.
• Identify and collaborate with partners to resolve discrepancies in appraisal reports promptly.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for management and lending committees.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• MAI designation required.
• Minimum 7 years of real estate appraisal experience, including diverse valuation types (as‑is, as‑complete, as‑stabilized, retrospective, hypothetical condition, extraordinary assumption).
• Preferred:
  • Over 10 years of experience.
  • Banking experience in a similar role.
  • Familiarity with appraisal software (e.g., Mercury) and commercial loan platforms (e.g., nCino).

• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with multiple variables.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with others in a clear, thorough and timely manner.
• Demonstrate high level of organization, prioritization, and multi‑tasking with attention to detail and accuracy; self‑motivation and ability to follow through with tasks.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others; develop and maintain cooperative, positive working relationships; represent the bank positively and maintain credibility.
• Ability to produce work within directed timeframe without compromising integrity or quality of work.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding any information obtained during performing job duties; adhere to bank policies and procedures regarding confidentiality.

Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in a climate‑controlled shared work area with moderate noise level.

The employee is often required to sit; use hands in repetitive motions to finger, grasp, handle or feel; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift or reach with hands and arms. Must operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, calculators. Must routinely perform work on computer for 6‑8 hours per day. May need to work extended hours or travel off‑site.

Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance. Must be capable of climbing/descending stairs in an emergency. Specific lifting and vision abilities as required by the job.

Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on geographic…