Staff Appraiser
United Shore Financial Services
- Pontiac, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work closely with the UWM Appraisal Direct Team to ensure that property appraisals are in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Assist with Reconsideration of Value escalations.
- Assist the Repurchase team validate investor repurchase requests for unacceptable appraisal practices.
- Communicate appraisal findings to loan officers, underwriters, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and market trends.
- Analyze data and market trends to determine accurate property valuations.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a real estate appraiser.
- State certification or licensure as a real estate appraiser.
- Knowledge of USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice).
- Knowledge of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and VA appraisal guidelines
- Knowledge of appraisal bias and ability to minimize its impact on appraisals.
- Working knowledge of Appraiser Independence Requirements.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with investor repurchases is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) is preferred.
- Onsite attendance is required (Must have excellent attendance record)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
- Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
- Adoption reimbursement program
- Paid volunteer hours
- Paid training and career development
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Mortgage discount and area business discounts
- Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
- Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
- Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
- Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
- In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
- Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi