QC Commercial Review Appraiser
Are you a detail-oriented person interested in a critical role in a rapidly growing company? We are expanding our team and looking for an internal review appraiser to play an integral role in pursuing our vision. This person will work directly with our appraisers to complete internal reviews of appraisal reports before they are delivered to clients and assist in quality control.
Appraisal review experience is required. Qualified applicants must be detail oriented, helpful, self-disciplined, with excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
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Salary: $65,000-$75,000
Benefits:
• Health Insurance
• Simple IRA with Company Match
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Internally review commercial real estate appraisal property reports
• Communicate and discuss with appraisal team methodology, value conclusions, scope of work and other appraisal questions
• Give guidance to appraiser on real estate appraisal techniques
• Meet internal review deadlines
Requirements and Qualifications:
• 5+ years of commercial real estate appraisal experience preferred
• Ability to be self-disciplined and superior time management skills – this position will require both standard and non-standard office hours on occasion
• Strong communication skills and responsive to requests
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
• Must have a thorough understanding of FIRREA and USPAP, and Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines
Robert DelPercio
rdelpercio@svsappraisal.com
This is a position of the senior appraiser in an IRS district office with responsibility for appraisal projects that are highly complex and controversial. Functions as a technical authority on issues requiring the application of new theories and standards to appraisal problems: not susceptible to treatment by accepted and established procedures; or no accepted or established appraisal procedures exist.
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.
Performs unique, often controversial, and precedent setting appraisals of real and personal property where the appraisal will have significant tax impact, affect large segments of taxpayers, and will involve intense public scrutiny, with potential to affect legislative change. Provides expertise to government attorneys on cases with probable litigation potential. Serves as expert witness in U.S. Tax Court or U.S. District Court.
Personally performs appraisals and reviews appraisals prepared by recognized experts and authorities in the industry and other valuation specialists in the group. Conducts conferences with taxpayers, representatives, and experts to explain findings which are often vigorously contested. Prepares appraisal reports which represent the Service's position and documents conclusions with accurate facts and arguments for unagreed issues.
Examines and appraises extensive property holdings in estate portfolios of prominent, recognized business, entertainment and industry leaders often widely publicized and intensely scrutinized.
Serves as a team member on CEP and large business examinations. Identifies and develops significant issues which may be unusual and unique, subject to interpretation and may be adopted as the Service position in all similar cases. Issues are often complicated by numerous layers of related corporations and partnerships, self serving contracts and legal agreements, creative financing and conflicting economic or business options and alternatives.
Observes and studies materializing trends in the appraisal industry and promulgates the application of emerging theory and methodology to affect changes in Service practice and policy.
For more information, please go to https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683063900#duties
State-Licensed Certified General Appraiser – Chicago (& Surrounding Markets)
Specialty Valuation Group (SVG) is a full-service real estate appraisal firm offering appraisal and consulting services for multiple property types throughout the United States. We are looking for entrepreneurial certified general appraisers to join our growing network of real estate professionals who share our passion for the appraisal profession. Our unique valuation platform provides built-in efficiencies, extremely competitive fee splits, health benefits, and a company-matched 401k program. Utilize our resources, back-office support, and team of professional appraisers to take your business to the next level! Contact us today to learn more about the Managing Director and Senior Appraiser positions that we have available in Chicago and surrounding markets.
Job Description:
• Independently prepares market value appraisals on real estate assets.
• Prepares real estate appraisal reports from start to finish, including all appraiser responsibilities as well as performing detailed appraisal analysis in order to value real estate.
• May mentor trainees and/or develop new client relationships.
• Identifies value to be estimated by studying appraisal request, problem to be solved, and scope of the project, such as, mortgage financing, insurance replacement cost calculation, estate valuation, tax appeals, equitable distribution, corporate employee relocation, investment, or sale, identifying property characteristics.
• Determines valuation method by selecting approach and techniques for valuing property, i.e., cost, direct sales comparison, and income capitalization, identifying property characteristics and attributes.
• Researches and analyzes property information by collecting, verifying, and analyzing data regarding inventory of competitive properties, sales and listings, vacancies and offerings, absorption rates, demand studies, social, economic, governmental, and environmental characteristics, restrictions, encumbrances, covenants, contracts, declarations, special assessments, ordinances, cost and depreciation, income/expense and capitalization rate, history of ownership, and use of the property; conducting analyses and studies, e.g., land utilization, supply and demand, economic feasibility, highest and best use, marketability,
• development, litigation support; searching databases; inspecting property; interviewing people in a position to understand the property.
• Prepares appraisal report by describing physical and economic property characteristics, appraisal procedures used, and information analyzed; disclosing extraordinary assumptions, and hypothetical and limiting conditions; presenting supportive reasoning.
• Maintains organizational reputation by conforming to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP); keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by tracking current real estate values and property development potential, including land use restrictions; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations for the purpose of conducting accurate appraisals.
• Contributes to overall organizational goals by adding to database, specializing in niche real estate markets, mentoring trainees, and engaging in client development.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
• Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers.
• May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from four-year college or university required.
• Must have a State Certified General Appraiser License. (Required)
• A minimum of 3-5 years commercial appraisal experience.
• Specific experience with special-use properties (i.e. gas stations, car washes, hospitality, etc.) commercial appraisal review experience and/or institutional review experience is a plus.
• MAI designation preferred, but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires average knowledge of financial real estate terms and principles.
• Complete understanding of approaches to value of real estate assets.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
• Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and MS Excel. Experience with Argus is preferred.
• Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines.
• Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines.
Compensation:
• In addition to a great compensation package and extremely competitive production splits, Specialty Valuation Group offers employees:
• Company Matching 401 (k) Retirement Program
• Healthcare Insurance Program (Including Vision & Dental)
• Ability to work remotely
• Back-office support and training
• IT Managed Team
• Professional development
• Access to national data services
• Significant opportunity for advancement, with Director and Managing Director positions available in multiple markets.
If interested, please send resumes to: info@specialtyvaluation.com
info@specialtyvaluation.com
Argianas & Assoc. (www.argianas.com), a 30+ year old firm headquartered in Downers Grove has an opening for an established house and small commercial property appraiser that does form reports. Although we are primarily a commercial/industrial and special-purpose real estate valuation/consulting firm, we have a large, diverse client base with many clients that at times have smaller properties for which form report appraisals are needed. Our current colleague handling these assignments is retiring and we need to replace him and we want to continue serving our clients for this division sector of our practice.
This is a salaried plus generous fee split arrangement that includes I.T. support, PPO insurance, and a variety of other company support services.
Please send email with professional qualifications in confidence to:
Charles G. Argianas, MAI, President / Chief Appraiser
Argianas & Associates, Inc., Headquarters | 5509 Belmont Road, Suite A, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Downtown Chicago Office | 200 W. Jackson Blvd Suite 1050, Chicago, IL 60606
Direct Dial: 630.487.2145
Email: cargianas@argianas.com
Honesty | Integrity | Attention to Detail
Charles Argianas
cargianas@argianas.com
We are seeking part-time Certified Appraisers to join the S&P Team. You will maintain the flexibility of an independent appraiser and dictate your work-load. S&P Appraisals, Inc. is a 25+ year-old firm that values long-term business relationships. Our support team is at your disposal and will help you become a better and more efficient appraiser. ACI and E&O are required. Please e-mail resume
Carmen J. Smith
spappraisals@sbcglobal.net
