Oklahoma AgCredit provides loans, leases and financial services to farmers, ranchers and rural businesses and homeowners in 60 of 77 counties in Oklahoma. We are part of the Farm Credit System that supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable and consistent credit. We are headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.okagcredit.com.
Summary:
The Certified Appraiser performs appraisals for clients by researching, analyzing, and valuing agricultural property and buildings, including noted improvements.
Position Responsibilities:
- Appraisal Services
- Researches property to be appraised
- Determines which transactions are to be utilized to complete an assessment of value
- Utilizes market data to understand market trends and determine an unbiased opinion of value
- Ensures appraisals are compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
Inspections
- Completes inspection of the subject property/chattel
- Interviews the property owner and/or tenants and determines what content to include
- Determines the physical condition, quality and characteristics of the property
Comparable Sales
- Researches comparable sales in area, market and neighborhood data, and cost information
- Applies market derived data to subject properties
- Determines which sales are most applicable and what sources of information are best
- Determines what aspects affect value and the impact they have
Appraisal Reports
- Applies market derived data and concludes the opinion of value of subject property
- Writes a report stating the facts on the appraisal for each client
- Explains the approaches and information used to determine value
Marketing
- Attends functions such as auctions and sales to represent the Association
- Represents the Association at local community functions
- Communicates potential sales leads to Loan Officers
Education
- Attends education courses to obtain appraisal license Represents the Association at local community functions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture business or economics
- Appraiser: 2 years of appraisal and/or real estate experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
- Certified General Appraiser License
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Working knowledge of computers and technology to sufficiently create, update and save a variety of documents
- General knowledge of agriculture practices
- General knowledge of building and construction techniques and materials
- General knowledge and understanding of banking and the lending processes
- Skill in interacting and working effectively with others
- Skill in computing ratios, rates, and percentages to calculate property values
- Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer’s problem or issue to find resolution
- Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisors and customers
Oklahoma AgCredit offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive base pay with an incentive plan
- 401(k) Match 9% Maximum
- Paid Vacation (15 days), Sick Leave (15 days) and Holidays (12 days)
- Excellent medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Wellness program activities and rewards
- Customer-Centric Environment
- Opportunity to Give Back to Agriculture
