Commercial Real Estate Specialist

Description

Full‑Time, Hybrid

Entry Salary Range: $25.94‑$31.13 per hour with an annual award opportunity based on individual and credit union performance.

We're committed to supporting your well‑being and work‑life balance through a robust benefits offering:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.

• 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.

• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

• Learning and development programs, plus tuition reimbursement to support your career journey.

• Free Telemedicine
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness initiatives
• Paid Community Action Volunteer Hours
• Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement are available after one year of service

Assists in the determination of the market value of improved and unimproved commercial, agricultural and residential real estate to determine value and suitability as collateral for a commercial loan. Compiles and analyzes comparable sales, income and cost data, as applicable, to arrive at an estimated value. Complete appraisal reviews for compliance with Regulatory requirements and to confirm the validity of the concluded value.

This is accomplished by providing outstanding service to both internal and external members as defined by living and demonstrating the core values of the credit union;
Act with Integrity, Drive Progress, Build & Strengthen Relationships and Keep People at the Core.

Advia is a fast‑growing Credit Union that is positioned in the top 3% of credit unions across the United States. We serve almost 200,000 members with assets over $3 Billion. We offer very similar product and services as the big banks with a focus on saving our members money while providing financial advantages. We are rooted in our communities and believe we have a responsibility to give back outside of our four branch walls through volunteering and charitable donations.

The work environment at Advia is fast‑paced, performance based and fun infused. We certainly live by the saying "work hard, play hard." As an employee of Advia, you can expect regular and constructive feedback, development opportunities, great benefits, excellent co‑workers and engaged managers.

• Completes real estate evaluations for new loan requests, renewals and as needed, for annual reviews and watch list credits.
• Communicates with realtors and various other real estate professionals to gather information necessary to complete an evaluation, which includes but is not limited to assessments, zoning regulations, soil and water maps, as well as data regarding values of neighboring properties.
• Performs all research necessary to support conclusions reached in evaluations.
• Maintains logs of data from completed appraisals to support completion of evaluations.
• Completes appraisal review forms for approval by the Commercial Real Estate Specialist II.
• Assists in internal audit reviews of selected commercial or mortgage appraisals.
• Orders appraisals, external real estate valuations, and environment reports.
• Conducts internal review of appraisals, Phase I, and other environmental reports.
• Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Additionally, all employees must follow policies and procedures to minimize risk by exercising judgment, raising questions to management, and adhering to policy guidelines.

Three years to five years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience.

A college degree.

A significant level of trust, credibility and diplomacy is required. In-depth dialogue, conversations and explanations with customers, direct and indirect reports and outside vendors can be of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature. Communications may involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of…