Review Appraiser

Rels is the nation's premier provider of credit, appraisal, title and settlement products and services for the lending industry. Rels packages together industry presence, a national customer care and technical support structure, and the quality products of its business units including: Rels Credit Rels Valuation Rels Title Rels Settlement Services Career Opportunity Other Rels Valuation, a joint venture of The First American Corporation, has a career opportunity available for a Valuation Reconsideration Review Appraiser. This position will be located in the Bloomington, MN office.Description of Responsibilities Conduct thorough QC review of an appraisal and validate appraised value based upon logical analysis and sound judgment. Perform reviews to ensure quality and accuracy of valuations, USPAP, FIRREA, and compliance with Rels Valuation and secondary market requirements. Prepare timely, detailed reports identifying issues and areas of concern. Substantiate findings with data and summaries. Provide recommendations and action items for tactical and/or strategic solutions to facilitate change. Conduct investigations and reviews for new appraiser approvals in accordance with established policy. Provide subject matter expertise to appraisers on complex or difficult assignments. Effectively coach appraisers regarding appraisal practices, applied technical issues including policy and procedure changes, and regulatory compliance. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned or requiredQualifications• Certified/Licensed Residential Appraiser License• Extensive knowledge of appraisal practices as would normally be acquired through 3-5 years of related appraisal experience.• Ability to analyze data, draws sound conclusions and summarize results.• Detail oriented and self motivated. The ability to work with minimal supervision.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Relationship management skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively partner with internal and external customers.• Ability to prioritize workload and adjust to changing priorities. • Proven problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to integrate a variety of diverse concepts to arrive at a recommended approach.• PC skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision, long term care, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Group Legal/Auto and much more.The First American Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We promote a drug free environment. This is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a veteran of the Armed Forces. To apply