Appraiser Trainee (INTERNAL)

Ardmore, OK
Full Time
Entry Level
Summary: 
The Appraiser Trainee researches the market, obtains data to value property and completes appraisal reports under the supervision of a Certified General Appraiser.


Position Responsibilities:
Appraisal Services
  • Researches property to be appraised
  • Assesses market value of real estate and decides what information is relevant
  • Determines which transactions are to be utilized to complete an assessment of value
  • Concludes an appropriate opinion of value
  • Ensures appraisals are compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
Comparable Sales
  • Researches comparable sales in area, market and neighborhood data, and cost information
  • Determines which sales are most applicable and what sources of information are best
  • Determines what aspects affect value and the impact they have Comparable Sales
Appraisal Reports
  • Writes a report stating the facts on the appraisal for each client for review and approval by a Certified General Appraiser 
  • Explains the approaches and information used to determine value
Inspections
  • Completes inspections in the field, under supervision of a Certified General Appraiser, to assess and value personal property
  • Interviews property owner and/or tenants and determines what content to include
  • Determines best use of property based on subject and market research Marketing
Education 
  • Attends education courses to obtain appraisal license Represents the Association at local community functions
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics, business, or finance; or related field
  • 1 year experience in agriculture;
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
  • Certified General Appraiser License: None at the time of employment, but work towards obtaining a Certified General Appraiser certification in the State of Oklahoma
Knowledge and Skills Required:
  • Working knowledge of computers and technology to sufficiently create, update and save a variety of documents
  • General knowledge of agriculture practices
  • General knowledge of building and construction techniques and materials
  • General knowledge and understanding of banking and the lending processes
  • Skill in interacting and working effectively with others
  • Skill in computing ratios, rates, and percentages to calculate property values
  • Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer’s problem or issue to find resolution
  • Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisors and customers

 

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