Certified Appraiser

Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally. How we support you: Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match) Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off Learning and development programs Mentorship programs Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.) Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more! Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs. To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers . Where you will work: This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of the Duluth, MN office location. The contributions you will make: This position provides credible appraisals to internal and external clients by following the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and maintains sales data and valuation systems. A typical day: Appraisal Services Applies approved appraisal practices and procedures to produce credible, reliable, and well supported value conclusions of real estate being appraised. Produces concise reports supporting the market value of these properties. Completes monthly and annual benchmark studies to support lending functions. Develops and grows an external book of business. Inspections Physically inspects subject property and sales to verify property attributes when applicable. Documents the pertinent characteristics of properties (size, condition, location, improvements, etc.) to ensure they are accurately represented. Market Data Performs market data collection and analysis and maintains an accurate sales database. Researches building cost/depreciation characteristics for improved sales. Provides basic market synopsis including property sales information to other departments (Ag Lending, Diversified Markets, Credit Underwriting, RLS and Agri-Access) and potential clients to aid in valuation decisions. Industry Expertise Attends education events, training events and professional meetings to advance professional and technical skills and keep current on required licenses. Completes continuing education appraisal classes to maintain Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license. Provides training and mentoring to Associate Appraisers. The skills and experience we prefer you have: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture-Business, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. Minimum 3 years of related experience as a Certified Appraiser. Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license, preferred. Knowledge of federal and state (Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) laws, regulations and compliance requirements specific to the financial industry and Farm Credit. Solid knowledge of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications and customer relationship management (CRM) programs. Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. Solid knowledge of client service principles and prac…