What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Appraisal Reviewer/Evaluator position at The Bennington State Bank?
The Real Estate Appraisal Reviewer/Evaluator is responsible for completing in-house evaluations and reviewing the reasonableness of real estate appraisal reports to ensure compliance with Bank policy standards and external regulations. The position also involves analyzing specific markets or property types to report on current market conditions and forecast real estate trends.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct in-house evaluations and daily appraisal reviews.
Assess appraisal reports for compliance with Bank policies, federal regulations, and industry standards.
Prepare narrative appraisal review reports in accordance with USPAP Standards 3 & 4 and the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines.
Collaborate closely with internal partners and external appraisers to ensure quality and compliance.
Maintain consistent work production and adherence to policies and guidelines.
Monitor market conditions and property trends to provide insights and forecasts.
Desired Skills & Competencies
Analytical Thinking: Logical, systematic, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Forward Thinking: Ability to anticipate implications, take proactive actions, and prepare for contingencies.
Organizational Skills: Efficiently manage multiple requests and prioritize tasks.
Strong Communication: Clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication.
Technical Proficiency: Comfortable learning and navigating appraisal systems, processes, and procedures.
Regulatory Knowledge: Thorough understanding of federal banking regulations related to real estate lending and appraisal requirements.
Industry Expertise: Working knowledge of FIRREA and the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines.
Teamwork: Respectful, collaborative, and willing to engage in constructive dialogue to strengthen departmental performance.
Performance Under Pressure: Ability to excel in a deadline-driven environment while producing high-quality work.
Willingness to travel up to 25% for appraisal review assignments.
Education & Experience Preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or minimum of 2 years of lending or loan review experience with real estate exposure.
Demonstrated experience in real estate appraisal or appraisal review.
Working knowledge of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
Benefits
BSB offers a competitive starting wage, with pay starting commensurate with previous experience and salary history. We value work life balance and offer robust paid time off benefits that include paid vacation, sick, personal time, volunteer and maternity to name a few. We also value longevity with our employees and offer a retirement plan that allows for employees to participate in planning for a secure financial future in retirement.
- Competitive wages plus excellent benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Professional Development
- Paid time off
- Volunteer Leave
- Approximately 11 paid holidays per year
Interested applicants please send resumes to:
careers@bsbks.com
The Bennington State Bank
2130 S. Ohio, Salina, KS 67401