At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, is dedicated to supporting agriculture and rural communities!  We are looking for a Certified Real Estate Appraiser or a Certified General Appraiser to join our Team!  FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today.  At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams! 

This Certified Real Estate Appraiser or Certified General Appraiser researches, analyzes, values, completes, and communicates agricultural appraisals used as a basis for lending decisions.  The individual's primary job duties would include: Market Data Analysis, Appraisal Services, and Inspections.  

Preference will be given to an applicant with a Certified General Appraiser License.  Applicants with a Certified Residential Appraiser License that are looking to advance to a Certified General Appraiser License are encouraged to apply!

This position is open until filled.

The Market Territory for this position is Southwest Missouri. Potential Office locations as well as a remote office environment, include Springfield, Joplin, Harrisonville, Lebanon, and Nevada.

This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Department:  Risk Management              

Reports To:   Vice President, Team Leader, Appraisal and Collateral Risk Management  

Supervises:  None

Market Data Analysis

• Researches subject property, comparable sales, market and neighborhood data, cost information, income information and specialized information
• Determines which sales are most applicable to assignment
• Determines which sources of information will best confirm sales and property information and which aspects of the comparable sale effect value
• Compiles, analyzes and writes up comparable sales and determines if particular attributes have a positive or negative effect on value

Appraisal Services

• Maintains work files, updates Range of Values, performs yearly benchmark appraisals and maintains network of appraisal and real estate professionals
• Determines depth of research appropriate for assignment and which approaches of value are applicable based on the purpose and use of the assignment
• Reports assignment results via a written appraisal
• Concludes an opinion of value
• Ensures appraisals meet the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and company expectations and guidelines
• Maintains sales database

Inspections

• Analyzes highest and best use of subject property using market data
• Reviews legal descriptions and completes physical inspection of land and improvements using sketches, photographs and/or interviews

Professional Education

• Determines what state requirements must be met to maintain certification
• Observes and complies with USPAP reporting standards
• May mentor and coach new colleagues

Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

Scope of Responsibilities: