Staff Appraiser - Valuations

Title: Staff Appraiser -Valuations : Chicago, IL

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description:

Overview
 

ServiceLink is seeking experienced, Certified appraisers to join our Staff Appraiser team.  The ideal candidates are Certified real estate appraisers who demonstrate initiative, take action, and maintain ownership of high-level results.

As a ServiceLink Staff Appraiser, you’ll perform desktop and field appraisal assignments and quality control reviews consistent with established client-driven turn times and high-quality standards.

This opportunity offers excellent pay, full benefits, company-paid continuing education, and more.  

WHY SERVICELINK?

What we offer…

• Highly Competitive Pay Structure:  Staff Appraisers receive guaranteed base pay, plus generous order level compensation for every order completed, providing the perfect mix of reliable pay and uncapped earning potential
• Full Benefits:  ServiceLink offers a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K w/ company match, Stock Purchase Plan w/ company match, and more
• Paid Time Off:  ServiceLink employees receive up to 24 paid days off in their first full year of employment, including 10 vacation days, 5 sick days, 3 personal days, and 6 paid holidays
• We Invest in You:  While employed with ServiceLink, we’ll cover or reimburse your eligible expenses for items like Continuing Education, software and MLS fees
• Unrivaled Support:  As a Staff Appraiser for ServiceLink, you’ll have access to the support you need to complete appraisal assignments without many of the challenges common to the profession
• Scheduling and pipeline management support
• Dedicated client liaisons
• Quality Control specialists
• Peer support from other Staff Appraisers, Leaders, and our Chief Appraiser
• Peace of Mind: ServiceLink’s position as the industry leader in Valuations market share, along with our broad, longstanding relationships with the top national, regional, and local lenders ensures consistent, reliable volume regardless of location or market conditions

* This position is Work from Home, but requires coverage and expertise in one or more of the following markets: Chicago / Cook County, IL.  As such, candidates must be located within reasonable commuting distance of these markets and have appraisal expertise in these markets *

** This position requires the candidate to be a CERTIFIED real estate appraiser in IL.  Only Certified Residential or Certified General appraisers will be considered.  No trainee or licensed appraisers permitted **

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Responsibilities

A DAY IN THE LIFE

In this role, you will…

• Provide Desktop and Field appraisal reports according to client requirements
• Provide quality Review Appraisals as well as handle Quality Control escalations
• Perform quality control reviews on complex valuation reports
• Troubleshoot, discuss, and independently resolve complex quality control escalations with both field appraisers and lender clients
• Assist on valuation projects

Qualifications
 

WHO YOU ARE

You possess …

• Certified Residential/General Appraiser designation
• High School Diploma/GED required; College degree preferred
• Experience appraising a broad range of property types, including those typical of your coverage areas
• Sufficient computer skills to develop appraisal reports and communicate effectively
• Proficiency in the Microsoft software products
• Ability to work independently
• Commitment to development of quality appraisal products
• Interest in appraisal innovation and integrity.