We are seeking an Appraisal Administrator to join our Farm Credit family! The primary focus of this position is to effectively assign/review appraisal requests to/from the appropriate staff or fee appraiser as authorized. This position functions as the primary contact for appraisal requests and TRID quotes in a defined area of the Association. Monitors progress of all assigned appraisal requests, completes appraisal reviews for specified transactions, delivers completed fee appraisals/reviews/invoices to the lending/administrative staff, and assists with the development and maintenance of the Association’s Approved Fee Appraiser List.
Responsibilities
Appraisal Reviews and Valuations: Complete appraisal valuations and field inspections in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), Association, and FCA policy, procedure, and standards. Assigns appraisal and valuation requests for a defined area. Assist with developing and maintaining of the Association’s Approved Fee Appraiser List.
Appraisal Compliance & Reporting: Responsible for providing TRID quotes to the lending staff in a timely manner. Ensures previously quoted assignments are sent to the appropriate staff or fee appraiser. Meets turn‐time expectations and other reporting requirements for effective job performance.
Sales Analysis and Compilation: Responsible for obtaining, analyzing, and maintaining a sales database, indexed appropriately, and that is representative of the types of real estate taken as collateral by the Association.
Requirements:
• Have and maintain at least a State Certified Residential Appraiser license though State General Certified license is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Forestry, Finance or a
• related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in real estate appraisal with emphasis on appraising agricultural producing properties and/or agricultural chattel
• Knowledge of area land value trends, forestry practices and production agriculture
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with all levels of the organization
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to be assertive and decisive in arriving at sound business decisions which serve the best
interest of the borrower and the Association.
AgSouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
