Residential Staff Appraiser Details

Wells Fargo - San Rafael, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Description


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At Wells Fargo, we want to satisfy our customers' financial needs and help them succeed financially. We're looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you'll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.

Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

Real Estate Valuation Services (REVS) is an independent Enterprise function in Wells Fargo. As such we are a business unit within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation. Integrated operations organization works collaboratively and consistently across the company. The Chief Operating Office includes core operations functions for each of the lines of business under leaders who have joint reporting relationships. Including Front Line Control for each of the lines of business and enterprise functions, Strategy and Operations Planning, Sales Practices Oversight and Management, Enterprise Shared Services, Strategic Execution & Operations, Corporate Properties Group, Business Continuity and Resiliency, Enterprise Customer Excellence, Supply Chain Management, Real Estate Valuation Services, and Chief Administrative Office.

As the largest mortgage originator and servicer in the country, understanding the value of real estate, both commercial and residential, is critical. Real Estate Valuation Services (REVS) serves as an independent risk management function within the Chief Operating Office that:

  • Interprets appraisal regulation and sets Corporate Valuation Policy
  • Communicates with regulators on pending and proposed regulations
  • Assumes responsibility for ensuring that compliant valuation processes and practices are in place for all valuations across Wells Fargo
  • Leads the industry in real estate valuation processes and execution
The Residential Staff Appraiser will:
  • Perform all aspects of complex and non-complex residential appraisal and/or appraisal review assignments which may include full-inspection walk-throughs, drive-by and/or desk assignments
  • Complete or review appraisals ensuring reports are in compliance with regulatory and bank policy. Assignments may include SFR, land and residential property (1-4 units) at any transactional amount, with focus on high dollar transactional assignments, and assignments with higher risk levels as designated by the business unit
  • Regularly meets quality standards and service expectations on assignments
  • Regularly demonstrates required valuation skillsets in appraisal development, reporting, and/or review
  • May require some supervision and coaching on complex assignments
  • Must be capable of managing business relationships involving internal partners within the context of specific assignments

Required Qualifications


  • 2+ years of valuation experience
  • Certified Appraiser


Desired Qualifications


  • Knowledge and understanding of real estate valuations and titles


Other Desired Qualifications

  • Expert knowledge and experience performing High End SFR valuations and knowledge of local real estate market (Marin County)
  • Experience with Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
  • Experience in leveraging automated valuation tools
  • Thorough working knowledge of computer technology, appraisal software, mapping software and County Record systems

Job Expectations


  • Ability to drive
  • Must have use of two hands or functional equivalent
  • Ability to climb up and down stairs
  • Ability to walk up and down sloped terrain and to bend
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to provide and work from a home office


Salary Information


The salary range displayed below is based on a Full-time 40 hour a week schedule.

CA-San Rafael: Min: $61,300 Mid: $85,200 Max: $109,100


Street Address


CA-San Rafael:
1203 4th St - San Rafael, CA

Posted on : 3 years ago