About RSDS

RSDS is thankful for the partnership of several national mortgage lenders, appraisal management companies, and industry advocates. By collaborating, we will improve the labor shortage in the appraisal industry, create high-paying jobs for underrepresented groups, and provide superior valuation services to the mortgage community.

About the role

RSDS Staff Appraisers are responsible for accepting and completing value assignments. Value assignments include but are not limited to market value, liquidation value, “as repaired” (investment) value, or any type of value, defined in residential property appraisal orders. The products include traditional, hybrid, and desktop appraisals compliant with RSDS standards and best practices, USPAP, federal and state appraisal regulations and laws, and specific client directives. A Staff Appraiser must ensure that quality guidelines are met and that the conclusions in the appraisal report are credible and supported.

The position requires completing real estate appraisals ranging from non-complex to highly complex assignments. The position is responsible for data management, including collecting, verifying, and analyzing comparable sales, pending sales, and active listings, as well as maintaining other necessary information for the valuation process. The appraiser will work in an environment focused on achieving production and service goals while consistently exceeding customer service expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accepting and completing value assignments using recognized methods and techniques to produce a credible appraisal.
• Executing the appraisal process in compliance with USPAP, federal and state appraisal laws, and specific client directives.
• Ability to complete competently real estate appraisals from non-complex to highly complex assignments within a defined territory.
• Managing data, including collection, verification, and analysis of sales, pending sales, and listings.
• Maintaining other documentation in the workfile necessary to support the appraiser’s opinions and conclusions and to show compliance with USPAP.
• Meeting production and service goals while consistently meeting or exceeding the RSDS Service Level Agreement.
• Provide proactive status updates at the order level and respond to all calls, emails, and texts promptly and professionally.
• Actively attend and participate in the company training and conference calls as required.
• Completing other reasonable management-directed tasks.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must hold a current state-issued appraiser license or certification in compliance with their territory of operation.
• Strong knowledge of USPAP, federal and state appraisal regulations and laws.
• Proven experience in real estate appraisals, especially residential properties.
• Excellent data management skills, including collecting, verifying, and analyzing data or information.
• Professional communication to all parties involved in an appraisal assignment.
• Strong commitment to ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production and service goals.
• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, bending over to record field data, climbing ladders, and working in extreme weather conditions. This position also entails work in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Candidate must be capable of driving a vehicle to appraisal inspections and have reliable transportation.

Why we think you’ll be excited about us: 

• Competitive compensation while working with the top mortgage clients in the industry.
• Quality health insurance includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Possibility to build a retirement income 
• Opportunity to be promoted into a supervisory appraiser.