Real Estate Appraiser Job at Farm Credit Services of America, Rapid City, SD

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  • Farm Credit Services of America
  • Rapid City, SD

Job Description

AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services.

Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve. We take pride in being a great place to work, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the relationships our team members foster with one another and with our customers.

 

Job Summary

With several recent promotions and retirements, we are excited to expand our already strong team. We are seeking a Real Estate Appraiser or one willing to train to be an appraiser who will complete real estate appraisals primarily within a defined territory focusing on a variety of assignments with varying levels of complexity. Responsibilities include data management including collection, verification and analysis of sales as well as maintaining other information required for the valuation process. Consults with appraisal and regional team members, as well as customers, regarding appraisal issues and market trends. Complies with the company’s appraisal standards and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Works in a team environment to accomplish goals and consistently provides for a great customer experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Effectively use technology and other information sources (GIS, customer, other on-line sources and Financial Officer) to gather and analyze information for real estate appraisal requests in lieu of physically inspecting when applicable. 
  • Complete real estate appraisals while providing a great customer experience. Conduct property inspections when necessary. Apply a differential approach to analysis and reporting.
  • Ensure accurate legal descriptions, aerial imagery, soils, land and building inventories are completed according to Appraisal Team data standards. 
  • Responsible for data management across the company. Ensure adequate sales data is analyzed to provide a reliable basis for appraisals, valuation systems and market zone ranges. Coordinates this effort with the Digital Specialists and collects, verifies and analyzes sales. Maintains adequate cost and income data. Effectively use technology for data management and is adaptable to change resulting from changes in processes or technology. 
  • Maintain market zones and benchmarks as assigned estimating values according to company standards as assigned. 
  • Maintain a visible presence with the regional teams providing market data support and valuation consulting. Provide real estate expertise and support of real estate valuation processes across the Associations.
  • Maintain relationships with local external appraisers for the purpose of maintaining an adequate approved appraiser list. 

Travel Time

  • Percentage of time required to travel during the day - 40%
  • Percentage of time required to travel overnight - 20%

Education Requirements

  • 4 Year/Bachelors Degree Preferred in a Related Education

Years of Experience

  • Preferred Certified General license with 2+ years of experience in Real Estate Appraisal
  • Will consider Certified Residential license with 2+ years of experience and ability to achieve General Certification
  • Will consider training the right candidate 

 

About Us:

AgCountry has 45 offices, is based in Fargo, North Dakota and serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, FCSAmerica is based in Omaha, NE and has 42 local offices serving rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Frontier Farm Credit has six offices serving eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of today’s agricultural industry with our combined 2600+ employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.

 

AgCountry Farm Credit Services, ACA, Farm Credit Services of America, ACA, and Frontier Farm Credit, ACA are Equal Employment Opportunity employers, and they comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Night shift,

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