Job Description

Appraiser Trainee

The Appraiser Trainee researches the market, obtains data to value property and completes appraisal reports under the supervision of a Certified General Appraiser.

Appraisal Services

• Researches property to be appraised
• Assesses market value of real estate and decides what information is relevant
• Determines which transactions are to be utilized to complete an assessment of value
• Concludes an appropriate opinion of value
• Ensures appraisals are compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)

Comparable Sales

• Researches comparable sales in area, market and neighborhood data, and cost information
• Determines which sales are most applicable and what sources of information are best
• Determines what aspects affect value and the impact they have Comparable Sales

Appraisal Reports

• Writes a report stating the facts on the appraisal for each client for review and approval by a Certified General Appraiser
• Explains the approaches and information used to determine value

Inspections

• Completes inspections in the field, under supervision of a Certified General Appraiser, to assess and value personal property
• Interviews property owner and/or tenants and determines what content to include
• Determines best use of property based on subject and market research Marketing

Education

• Attends education courses to obtain appraisal license Represents the Association at local community functions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, economics, business, or finance; or related field
• 1 year experience in agriculture
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
• Certified General Appraiser License: None at the time of employment, but work towards obtaining a Certified General Appraiser certification in the State of Oklahoma

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Working knowledge of computers and technology to sufficiently create, update and save a variety of documents
• General knowledge of agriculture practices
• General knowledge of building and construction techniques and materials
• General knowledge and understanding of banking and the lending processes
• Skill in interacting and working effectively with others
• Skill in computing ratios, rates, and percentages to calculate property values
• Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
• Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisors and customers

Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your application, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Oklahoma AgCredit may include emails, texts, phone calls, and on-site interviews. We cannot personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.

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