Appraiser - Certified

About RSDS Appraisal Diversity

RSDS is thankful for the partnership of several national mortgage lenders, appraisal management companies, and industry advocates. By collaborating, we will improve the labor shortage in the appraisal industry, create high-paying jobs for underrepresented groups, and provide superior valuation services to the mortgage community. RSDS has a desire to revolutionize the way people get appraisals to address challenges big or small with outside-the-box solutions, we’re not your typical employer.

We’ll provide you with everything you need to make sure you’re successful here.

RSDS, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer.

Position Summary - Staff Appraiser

RSDS Staff Appraisers are responsible for accepting and completing value assignments. Value assignments include but are not limited to market value, liquidation value, “as repaired” (investment) value, or any type of value, defined in residential property appraisal orders. The products include traditional, hybrid, and desktop appraisals compliant with RSDS standards and best practices, USPAP, federal and state appraisal regulations and laws, and specific client directives.

A Staff Appraiser must ensure that quality guidelines are met and that the conclusions in the appraisal report are credible and supported.

This is a Non-Exempt position, which qualifies for overtime compensation, which requires completing real estate appraisals ranging from non-complex to highly complex assignments. The position is responsible for data management, including collecting, verifying, and analyzing comparable sales, pending sales, and active listings, as well as maintaining other necessary information for the valuation process. The appraiser will work in an environment focused on achieving production and service goals while consistently exceeding customer service expectations.

• Accepting and completing value assignments using recognized methods and techniques to produce a credible appraisal.
• Executing the appraisal process in compliance with USPAP, federal and state appraisal laws, and specific client directives.
• Ability to complete competently real estate appraisals from non-complex to highly complex assignments within a defined territory.
• Managing data, including collection, verification, and analysis of sales, pending sales, and listings.
• Maintaining other documentation in the work file necessary to support the appraiser’s opinions and conclusions and to show compliance with USPAP.
• Meeting production and service goals while consistently meeting or exceeding the RSDS Service Level Agreement.
• Provide proactive status updates at the order level and respond to all calls, emails, and texts promptly and professionally.
• Actively attend and participate in the company training and conference calls as required.
• Completing other reasonable management-directed tasks.

• Current state-issued appraiser license or certification in compliance with their territory of operation.
• Proven experience in real estate appraisals, especially residential properties.
• Excellent data management skills, including collecting, verifying, and analyzing data or information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production and service goals.
• Candidates must be capable of driving a vehicle to appraisal inspections and have reliable transportation.
• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, bending over to record field data, climbing ladders, and working in extreme weather conditions. This position also entails work in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and experience (required)
• Valid driver’s license required
• Background checks required

• Self-driven; takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with optimism and ownership
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and effectively execute
• Strong commitment to ethics, integrity, and confidentiality
• Strong knowledge of USPAP, federal and state appraisal regulations and laws.
• Profic…