Residential Appraiser

Job summary

Inspect residential properties, analyze property characteristics, local market conditions, and comparable sales, and research zoning and neighbourhood information. Prepare appraisal reports for review and co-signing, maintain assignment documentation, meet deadlines, and communicate with clients and industry partners.

Job details

AIC Candidate Member – Residential Appraisals Ottawa & Surrounding Areas Value Trust Appraisals Inc. is seeking an AIC Candidate Member to join our team on a contract basis, serving Ottawa and surrounding areas. You will complete residential appraisal assignments with review, support, and mentorship from a designated appraiser. Type: Contract Compensation: Fee split per completed file/assignment Responsibilities • Conduct interior and exterior residential property inspections. • Analyze property characteristics, local market conditions, and comparable sales. • Prepare appraisal reports for review and co-signing by a designated appraiser, in accordance with CUSPAP and applicable client requirements. • Research zoning, land use, and neighbourhood information to support valuation conclusions. • Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for each assignment. • Manage assignments efficiently and meet report deadlines. • Communicate professionally with clients, homeowners, and industry partners. • Work independently while incorporating feedback from your supervising appraiser. Qualifications • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments. • Commitment to working toward an AIC designation. • Familiarity with the residential real estate market in Ottawa and surrounding areas. • Working knowledge of appraisal software, such as CRAL or ACI, and research tools such as MLS, GeoWarehouse, and regional mapping platforms is an asset. Requirements • Registered as an AIC Candidate Member in good standing, or eligible to register with all prerequisites completed. Candidate membership must be in place before undertaking assignments. • Based in, or able to reliably serve, Ottawa and surrounding areas. • A valid driver’s licence and reliable personal vehicle. • Access to a laptop or computer, smartphone, and measuring tools. • Ability to travel throughout Ottawa and the surrounding territory. • Access to MLS data relevant to the Ottawa region. What Value Trust Appraisals Inc. Offers • Mentorship and report review from experienced designated appraisers. • Training and support as you work toward your designation. • A flexible schedule with remote report-writing opportunities. • A competitive fee split. How to Apply Please send your résumé to Hobikh Baleswaran, P. App, AACI, with the subject line “AIC Candidate Application – Ottawa.” Email: hobikh@valuetrustappraisalsinc.ca Website: www.valuetrustappraisalsinc.ca

What you’ll do

Inspect residential properties, analyze property characteristics, local market conditions, and comparable sales, and research zoning and neighbourhood information. Prepare appraisal reports for review and co-signing, maintain assignment documentation, meet deadlines, and communicate with clients and industry partners.

Requirements

Applicants must be an AIC Candidate Member in good standing or eligible to register with all prerequisites completed, and must be able to serve Ottawa and surrounding areas. A valid driver’s licence, reliable vehicle, computer, smartphone, measuring tools, and access to relevant Ottawa MLS data are required; familiarity with appraisal software and research tools is an asset.

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Training and Support
• Flexible Schedule
• Remote Report-Writing Opportunities
• Competitive Fee Split

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Residential Property Inspection
• Property Valuation
• Comparable Sales Analysis
• Market Research
• Appraisal Report Writing
• Zoning and Land-Use Research
• Recordkeeping
• Time Management
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Client Communication
• Independent Work
• Assignment Management
• Residential Real Estate Market Knowledge

Job areas

• Sales
• Finance & Accounting