Appraiser

Appraiser - This position has flexibility to be located in Duncan, Ardmore, or Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

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.

Summary:

The 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture business, economics, or related field
• Appraiser: 2 years of appraisal and/or real estate experience
• Certified General Appraiser License or ability to obtain

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 computing ratios, rates, and percentages to calculate property values

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

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary request for this position?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person