Candidate Appraiser

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Legacy Appraisals has been a part of the appraisal community on Prince Edward Island since 2020, located in Stratford, PE. Since 2020 our quality of work, turnaround times, and excellent customer service have led us to success, and with that success comes growth! We are very excited for the company to grow and are reaching out to find a Candidate Appraiser to join our team! The Candidate Appraiser will be responsible for completing residential inspections and appraisals for a variety of clients with a high degree of professionalism, organization, time management, and confidentiality.

Legacy Appraisals is a family-run business that values its people and quality work and was created as a way for us to live our life by design and not by default. We saw an opportunity to provide quality residential appraisal services in PEI and knew we could create something meaningful and lasting to both our family and community. We believe that sharing knowledge, opportunities, and experiences with our staff can create a ripple effect, bettering the world around us. Contributing to our legacy gives us a deep sense of significance that we hope lasts well into the future. We are passionate about creating an impactful contribution on our community through our company and volunteer work and we hope you are too!

Here at Legacy Appraisals, we’re not just invested in appraisals; we’re also invested in people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort, and we strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive. We also strive to continuously improve, build a safe work environment and a positive culture for all employees and are looking for a motivated, organized, and communicative team member!

As an employee everyone has a critical and integral role in the success of our operations. It is expected that employees are accountable and support the Company’s 3 pillar approach to work.

Innovation |We are constantly looking for ways to improve how we can work more efficiently and effectively. We are passionate about integrating technology into our processes and ensuring our employees have the tools they need to be effective. It is important to us that we stay ahead of trends and are able to adapt as needed.

Integrity | Integrity drives how we make decisions interact with each other and how we serve our clients. Having a strong sense of integrity means you are respectful, trustworthy, hardworking, responsible, and patient. We always strive to do the right thing when nobody’s watching.

Customer Service |Legacy is focused on excellence in customer service. All of our dealings with clients and homeowners are to be completed with the highest degree of professionalism. We recognize the value of long-term partnerships and strive to continue growing our business relationships.

In return for your hard work, we will support you with your unique professional goals, competitive compensation, and work-life balance. Our goal is to become the leading residential appraisal firm in Canada by providing the highest-quality service more efficiently and economically than our competitors. Providing quality and reputable work will ensure our clients continue to do business with us and will recommend Legacy to others. You are an important part of this process!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Perform comprehensive on-site appraisals – ensuring measurement accuracy, taking of photographs, and thorough gathering of other required information
• Pull comparables, assign values, add sketches, and complete appraisal reports in a timely manner – noting turnaround times and AMC performance metrics
• Research and collect structural classification data for each assigned property
• Analyze financial data
• Be punctual for all appointments – prioritizing driving safety
• Respond to appraisal questions/issues and escalate to a Senior Appraiser when required
• Drive and maintain a high level of efficiency and productivity
• Be able to balance and prioritize high daily volumes of appraisals
• Manage time effectively to accommodate potential delays

• Set and manage client expectations
• Provide thorough communication and timely feedback
• Demonstrate an approachable, personable, and helpful attitude at all times
• Actively and effectively work in a cross-discipline environment with other office staff, appraisers, and company leadership
• Actively seek and keep abreast of all relevant industry/occupa9onal knowledge, changes, and potential opportunities through the pursuit and participation of training, industry-specific literature, industry, trade, or professional-specific associations, and education
• Demonstrate a respectful and professional attitude at all times – especially when dealing with members of the public
• Be flexible and prepared to work additional hours, or outside normal work hours, during peak seasons and to meet customer needs
• Understand and promote the company’s mission statement, values, and strategic goals
• Abide by all company policies and procedures
• Attend staff meetings as required
• Be available to assist and/or participate in community events and other initiatives

Requirements and Desired Education/Accreditation:

• Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets company insurance standards (A considerable amount of driving is required for this position – approximately 370km per day)
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or relevant post-secondary education and a combination of continuing education and experience
• Minimum of 6 months to 2 year(s) of progressive work experience in finance, business, real estate or related industry
• A keen interest and knowledge of PEI’s real estate market
• Registered Candidate Appraiser with the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC)
• Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA) considered an asset

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $19.84-$27.78 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Common Surface Areas Sanitized, Masks Available

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stratford, PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• appraisal: 1 year (preferred)

Expected start date: 2023-01-09