Company Description

For nearly four decades, Portland Residential Appraisals, Inc., has been providing residential valuation and consulting services. Property types include new construction and historical homes, land value appraisals and small plex properties, from the simple to the very complex, we have valuation professionals that have the knowledge, experience, and expertise to appraise any residential property type. Our clients include banks and mortgage companies but as a boutique firm with a wealth of experience, much of our focus is on non-lender work related to estate and gift tax purposes, dissolution settlements, tax appeals, bankruptcies, title claims and other litigation assignments. We strive to provide the highest quality valuation services, and our mission is to promote an environment which allows individuals to work together, combine resources and attain the highest level of expertise and professionalism within the appraisal profession. We believe in integrity above all else and constant pursuit of improvement and development. While we demand a lot from our team members, we believe in work-life integration and building mutually valuable are proud of our long-term presence in the Portland real estate community.

Job Summary

This position will work under the supervision of a senior licensed appraiser in pursuit of a Certified Residential Appraisal License. The individual will need to be able to thrive in both independent and team environments. Great communication and writing skills are required and experience with excel and data science/statistics is desired. Responsibilities will include front end research and documentation, property inspection assistance, statistical analysis, market participant interviews and production of residential appraisal reports with the oversight of a supervisory appraiser.

Roles and Responsibilities

Administrative responsibilities including scheduling, interviewing and file management of residential appraisals.
Assist in the collection and organization of real estate information and data related to specific assignments.
Perform real property inspections under the supervision of a senior licensed appraiser.
Assist in the analysis for data necessary to develop credible opinions of value under the supervision of a senior licensed appraiser.
Assist in the writing of appraisal reports including but not limited to property descriptions, analysis and conclusions.

Tasks and Functions

Schedule management and organization
Client updates and communication
Pre and Post Inspection interviews
File and database management
Research market data and transactions
Research and review surveys, plats, leases, operating income statements, deeds, and other legal documents
Inspection of real property
Post inspection data entry, and clean-up
Assist in the analysis and synthesis of collected data
Assist in the writing of reports

Skills and Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment
File management skills
Excellent organizational skills
Attention to detail
Research and investigation skills
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Acrobat

Education and Experience Requirements

Undergraduate degree required
Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
Real estate experience preferred, but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Real Estate Appraiser Assistant

Job Description