Farm Credit Illinois is seeking either a Certified General Appraiser, an individual already licensed in the State of Illinois, or an Appraisal Trainee, an individual with the credentials necessary to obtain Illinois State Real Estate Appraiser Trainee license and then work to obtain a Certified General License. 

The Certified General Appraiser provides appraisals to internal and external clients by researching, analyzing and valuing agricultural property and buildings.

The Appraisal Trainee provides appraisals, under supervision and approval of a Certified General Appraiser, to internal and external clients by researching, analyzing and valuing agricultural property and buildings.

Appraisal Services

• Determines adequacy of existing information and the additional data sources needed
• Researches property, comparable sales in assigned territory and adjacent territories, market and neighborhood data, cost information and specialized information for specific assignments
• Decides what information is needed and relevant and concludes an appropriate opinion of value
• Ensures appraisals are compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
• Maintains work files

Comparable Sales

• Compiles and analyzes comparable sales information from brokers, buyers, sellers, or other persons knowledgeable of sale
• Determines which sales are most applicable and what sources of information are best
• Determines what aspects affect value and the impact they have
• Updates Range of Values and performs yearly benchmark appraisals

Inspection

• Completes physical inspection and notes improvements, if applicable
• Interviews property owner and/or tenants and determines what to photograph and what content should be included
• Determines highest and best use of property based on subject and market research

Education

• Completes continuing education to maintain certification
• Determines most beneficial courses and what state requirements need to be met to maintain certification