02/25/2026
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United Valuation, LLC

LICENSED APPRAISER TRAINEE

Tinley Park, Illinois Appraisal Trainee Contract Hybrid $1 - $100,000 per year

Job Description

Illinois Licensed Appraiser Trainee

Join a residential appraisal firm with over 45 years of continuous operation in Illinois. That is true sustainability.

About United

United Valuation & Appraisal is an education-driven residential appraisal firm serving Illinois lenders, attorneys, estates, and private clients.

Our mission is simple: To mentor and support trainees as they progress toward earning their State Certified Residential License while gaining real-world production experience.

We are actively hiring a motivated:

Illinois Licensed Appraiser TraineeRequirements

  • Illinois State Approved Trainee License (Required)
  • Active education plan toward Certified Residential
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to take direction and work collaboratively
  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
  • 1099 Independent Contractor status

What We Provide

  • Structured mentoring toward state certification
  • Consistent assignment flow from established lender and private-client relationships
  • Fully staffed in-house administrative support team
  • Remote flexibility with field independence
  • Paid MLS access
  • Exposure to diverse property types, including:
  • Urban and suburban residential
  • Complex and high-value assignments
  • Estate and litigation-related appraisals
  • Green and energy-efficient properties

Our trainees gain meaningful production experience while building long-term professional credibility.

Compensation

Production-based split with a competitive, scalable percentage structure supported by consistent assignment volume. Details discussed during interview.

Company Culture

United's long-term success is built on sustainability — economic, professional, and focus on:

  • Precision and quality
  • Collaboration and mentorship
  • Long-term client relationships
  • Adaptability in a changing lending environment
  • A professional, stable, family-oriented culture

Companies that anticipate and manage economic and market change create long-term value. United has done so for over four decades — and continues to grow.

Equal Opportunity Statement

United Valuation & Appraisal provides equal opportunity to all individuals. Contractor selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and ability. We do not discriminate on any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Position Details

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Service Areas: Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, and Grundy Counties

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tinley Park, IL