Certified General Appraiser​/Fee Split – NJREAG

At New Jersey Real Estate Appraisal Group (NJREAG), our standard is non-negotiable:
We do what we say we will do. We don’t chase shortcuts. We do the work the right way—every time.

Led by Chief Appraiser Alek Petreski
, NJREAG is built on a 25-year reputation for integrity, court-defensible accuracy, and transparency
. Our reports hold up under scrutiny because they’re done correctly from the start.

We are seeking a 1099 Certified General Appraiser partner who shares this mindset—someone who takes personal responsibility for every report and stands confidently behind their signature.

New Jersey Real Estate Appraisal Group (NJREAG) is a trusted provider of certified residential and commercial real estate appraisals across New Jersey. We serve attorneys, homeowners, financial professionals, estate executors, and institutional clients who require precise, well-supported valuations
.

Our practice focuses on high-liability and high-complexity assignments
, including:

• Divorce and litigation appraisals
• Estate and date-of-death valuations
• Tax appeal and assessment analysis
• PMI removal and pre-listing valuations
• USPAP-compliant appraisals for bankruptcy, immigration, and legal proceedings

NJREAG is known for local market expertise, direct communication, and reports that are routinely relied upon in court
.

NJREAG is seeking a Certified General Appraiser for a 1099 contract partnership
.

This is a field-based inspection role with remote report writing
. While our headquarters is in Edison, NJ, this position offers significant autonomy and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting property inspections throughout New Jersey
• Producing USPAP-compliant, litigation-ready appraisal reports
• Handling complex residential and commercial valuation assignments
• Collaborating with our internal team to meet deadlines and maintain NJREAG’s quality standards

This role is ideal for an experienced appraiser who values independence but operates at a professional, high-accountability level.

• USPAP Expertise: Strong working knowledge of USPAP and NJ-specific appraisal regulations
• Valuation Skillset: Proven experience with commercial and complex residential properties
• Court-Ready
  
  Experience:
  
  Background producing reports used in legal, financial, or contested settings
• Technology: Proficiency with appraisal software (ACI, TOTAL, or commercial platforms) and market data sources (MLS, CoStar)
• Autonomy: Excellent time management and organizational discipline
• Logistics: Reliable transportation for inspections and a professional home office setup
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, or related field preferred

If you’re looking for a volume-at-all-costs shop, this isn’t it.

If you take pride in doing appraisal work the right way and want a professional partnership—not micromanagement—NJREAG is built for you.