
Residential Staff Appraiser - Grand Rapids (Part-time)
Job Description
Who We Are
Property Sciences ( is a national residential and commercial real estate valuation, appraisal management, and collateral due diligence services firm. Founded in 1984, with expertise in all major categories of real estate, many of the largest users of valuation services in the nation depend on Property Sciences to provide timely and accurate real estate are appraiser owned and operated, employing over 50 full time appraisal professionals involved in all facets of company operations, sharing a common mission of working together to provide the highest level of personalized service in the appraisal industry.
Who We Seek
We recognize the future of our organization is dependent upon the quality of our staff. We seek individuals who possess well-rounded education, professionalism, and take great pride in having assembled a group of some of the most experienced and qualified appraisers in the industry today.
Demand for our services and our client base continues to grow. We are strategically expanding and seeking to hire part-time and full-time residential staff appraisers in the greater Grand Rapids MSA.
What We Offer
· Excellent earning potential – competitive commission fee split for part-time employees. Full time employees earn a base wage with monthly bonuses based on productivity and quality.
· Competitive benefits package including medical, 401K, sick pay, etc.
· Automobile and home office/phone monthly stipend
· Your choice of working at home or in our regional offices. If you choose to work at home, you will still have full access to our company intranet and order management system, allowing you quick and easy access to everything you need to work efficiently, including full access to public records and other property data and listing sources.
· Customer/client solicitation commissions
· Assignments in very close proximity to your home or office.
· Automatic coverage under our E&O Insurance.
· Automatic coverage under ACI form software
· A strong support group of like-minded professional peers. Most company appraisers average 15+ years of experience, ready to lend a hand and provide input when you need it to help you manage your way through complex valuation issues.
· The support of a strong and hardworking administrative team. Dedicated internal associates assist our appraisers with document collection, information coordination, and resolution of service escalations, allowing our appraisers to stay focused on appraisal valuation.
· Opportunities for career development and advancement, whether in commercial appraising, quality control, collateral due diligence, training, or operational supervision and management. We take pride in promoting from within.
· A culture of friendliness, respect, teamwork, quality, and integrity.
Qualifications
· ACI or Win Total familiarity.
· Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
· Active appraisal license required (certified and FHA designation preferred).
· Solid USPAP knowledge.
· Excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, and flexible.
· Previous work experience in residential real estate appraisals
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- residential appraisal: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Residential Appraisal License (Required)
- FHA approval designation (Preferred)
Location:
- Grand Rapids, MI (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote