Job Posting #77: State-Licensed Certified General Appraiser – Carolinas 

Job Title:
State-Licensed Certified General Appraiser – Carolinas 

Organization:
Specialty Valuation Group 

Location:
Charlotte, NC (and Surrounding Markets) 

Job Description:
Specialty Valuation Group (SVG) is a full-service real estate appraisal firm offering appraisal and consulting services for multiple property types throughout the United States. We are looking for entrepreneurial certified general appraisers to join our growing network of real estate professionals who share our passion for the appraisal profession. Our unique valuation platform provides built-in efficiencies, extremely competitive fee splits, health benefits, and a company-matched 401k program. Utilize our resources, back-office support, and team of professional appraisers to take your business to the next level! Contact us today to learn more about the Managing Director and Senior Appraiser positions that we have available in Charlotte and surrounding markets.

Responsibilities:

• Independently prepares market value appraisals on real estate assets.
• Prepares real estate appraisal reports from start to finish, including all appraiser responsibilities and performing detailed appraisal analysis to value real estate.
• May mentor trainees and/or develop new client relationships.
• Identifies value to be estimated by studying appraisal request, problem to be solved, and scope of the project, such as mortgage financing, insurance replacement cost calculation, estate valuation, tax appeals, equitable distribution, corporate employee relocation, investment, or sale, identifying property characteristics.
• Determines valuation method by selecting approach and techniques for valuing property, i.e., cost, direct sales comparison, and income capitalization, identifying property characteristics and attributes.
• Researches and analyzes property information by collecting, verifying, and analyzing data regarding the inventory of competitive properties, sales and listings, vacancies and offerings, absorption rates, demand studies, social, economic, governmental, and environmental characteristics, restrictions, encumbrances, covenants, contracts, declarations, special assessments, ordinances, cost and depreciation, income/expense and capitalization rate, history of ownership, and use of the property; conducting analyses and studies, e.g., land utilization, supply, and demand, economic feasibility, highest and best use, marketability, 
• Development, litigation support; searching databases; inspecting a property; interviewing people in a position to understand the property.
• Prepares appraisal report by describing physical and economic property characteristics, appraisal procedures used, and the information analyzed; disclosing extraordinary assumptions, and hypothetical and limiting conditions; presenting supportive reasoning.
• Maintains organizational reputation by conforming to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP); keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by tracking current real estate values and property development potential, including land use restrictions; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations for the purpose of conducting accurate appraisals.
• Contributes to overall organizational goals by adding to the database, specializing in niche real estate markets, mentoring trainees, and engaging in client development.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
• Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers.
• May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower-level employees.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university is required.
• Must have a State Certified General Appraiser License. (Required)
• A minimum of 3-5 years of commercial appraisal experience.
• Specific experience with special-use properties (i.e. gas stations, car washes, hospitality, etc.) commercial appraisal review experience and/or institutional review experience is a plus.
• MAI designation is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires average knowledge of financial real estate terms and principles.
• Complete understanding of approaches to the value of real estate assets.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
• Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and MS Excel. Experience with Argus is preferred.
• Decisions are made with a thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines.
• Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines.

Salary/Benefits:

In addition to a great compensation package and extremely competitive production splits, Specialty Valuation Group offers employees:

• Company Matching 401 (k) Retirement Program
• Healthcare Insurance Program (Including Vision & Dental)
• Ability to work remotely
• Back-office support and training
• IT Managed Team
• Professional development
• Access to national data services
• Significant opportunity for advancement, with Director and Managing Director positions available in multiple markets throughout the region.

How to Apply:
Please send resumes to: [email protected].