Appraisal Specialist II

Job Description Summary

The Appraisal Specialist II will be responsible for the managing a network of Real Estate Appraisers, workflow management, and limited-scope review of residential real estate appraisals.

Job Details

What You’ll Do

· Have an understanding of Residential Real Estate Appraisals, USPAP, and Appraisal Independence Requirements.

· Ability to communicate regularly with appraisers and other departments by phone, email, and face-to-face.

· Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device.

· Responsible for working as a team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.

· Provide constructive feedback to improve performance.

· Cross-Train on other duties when directed by the manager.

· Perform limited-scope appraisal reviews single family new construction residential real estate.

· Correspond with appraisers to address issues or discrepancies on appraisals raised by the line of business regarding specific appraisals, general appraisal practices, investor requirements and/or appraisal policies.

· Ensure compliance with Appraisal Independence Requirements and other applicable regulations throughout the appraisal process.

· Stay up to date on market trends and conditions.

· Perform other duties as assigned

Sound Like You?

You might be just who we’re looking for if you have…

· High School Diploma or Equivalent required, Bachelors preferred

· 3+ years of general work experience required, experience in mortgage/banking/valuations preferred

· 1+ year of experience in real estate, mortgage/banking, and/or valuations required

· Supervisory, Management, Logistics, Scheduling, Human Resources, Recruiting or similar experience preferred

· Understanding of banking preferred

· Attention to detail

· USPAP Knowledge preferred

· Experience reviewing appraisals preferred

· Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop working relations with associates at a positive level

· Computer skill required including working knowledge of electronic mail, word processing, and spreadsheets

· Experience with CRM or similar system preferred (Salesforce, Encompass, ValuTrac, etc.)

· Able to follow written and oral instructions

· Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

· Strong customer service skills

· Able to work in a fast paced working environment and work overtime when needed

· Possess a positive attitude, be flexible in fast-paced environment, be a team player, leader and be willing to constructively contribute to the department

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This position is considered a non-exempt position for purposes of wage-hour law, which means that you will be required to keep a time record and will be eligible for overtime pay.

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Remote opportunities available
• Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
• Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.  They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

Taylor Morrison is an equal opportunity employer.  Taylor Morrison does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or veteran status.

Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison

We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first.  In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Visio​​n/Prescription​​ Drug Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Home Mortgage Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)