Appraiser

Lone Star Ag Credit, headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, is looking for an Appraiser in the North Texas Denton/Sherman area. This position provides simple to moderately complex appraisals for agricultural properties and assists senior-level appraisal staff with evaluations of property on large and/or complex loans. Has some latitude for decision making. Works under minimum supervision.

DUTIES:

• Maintains comparable sales data, current improvement cost data, and other resource information required to make accurate evaluations.
• May review appraisals performed by outside fee appraisers to ensure compliance with USPAP and association collateral evaluation standards.
• Prepares collateral evaluation reports and all related correspondence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Finance or a related field, or equivalent experience and two (2) to five (5) years of experience in the area of real estate appraisal with emphasis on appraising agricultural producing properties or collateral evaluation. State of Texas General Real Estate Appraiser Certification required.
• General knowledge of accounting/financial systems. Specialized knowledge of property and collateral appraisal methods. Specialized knowledge of real estate instruments and records. Skill in research and analysis of public records. Skill in oral and written communication. Basic skill level in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to perform appraisals of agricultural producing properties under moderate supervision. Ability to communicate complex information to a non-technical audience.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

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