Benjamin Ersing
Buffalo
Summary
Knowledgeable Real Estate Appraiser well-versed in performing residential appraisals. Remarkable work ethic with exceptional communication and analyzation abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Appraiser
Class Valuation
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered high-quality appraisal reports within strict deadlines, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by reviewing and adhering to guidelines and standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local market trends, supporting more accurate valuations.
- Completed comprehensive property inspections for accurate and reliable valuation assessments.
- Performed appraisals in line with federal requirements and USPAP guidelines.
- Gathered information on nearby properties to compare and help make value determinations on properties.
- Maintained current understanding of lender requirements and documentation guidelines.
- Continuously updated personal expertise with ongoing education courses and certifications relevant to the field of real estate appraisal.
Tax Assessor
City Of Buffalo
01.2019 - Current
- Managed a diverse caseload of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to guarantee fair assessments for all taxpayers.
- Actively participated in staff meetings and workshops to continuously improve departmental processes and stay informed on the latest industry trends.
- Updated assessment methodologies as needed to reflect changes in market conditions or regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with GIS specialists for accurate mapping updates that directly impacted tax assessments on various properties throughout the jurisdiction.
- Maintained professional development by attending industry conferences, seminars, and workshops related to property valuation techniques.
- Managed a workload of multiple ongoing cases by maintaining organized files and prioritizing tasks according to deadlines, ensuring timely completion of all assessments within required timeframes.
Appraiser
Metro West Appraisal
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Inspected new and existing properties and noted distinctive characteristics.
- Took photographs of interior and exterior of buildings to properly document features and conditions.
- Gathered information on nearby properties to compare and help make value determinations on properties.
- Stayed updated on market trends for local area and similar property types.
- Maintained current understanding of lender requirements and documentation guidelines.
- Performed appraisals in line with federal requirements and USPAP guidelines.
- Continuously updated personal expertise with ongoing education courses and certifications relevant to the field of real estate appraisal.
Real Estate Appraiser
KLW Group
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed appraisals in line with federal requirements and USPAP guidelines.
- Researched land, property and market values to complete estimations.
- Remained current on local areas through actively researching and garnering understanding of community values.
- Maintained current understanding of lender requirements and documentation guidelines.
- Stayed updated on market trends for local area and similar property types.
- Gathered information on nearby properties to compare and help make value determinations on properties.
- Completed appraisals on pre-set number of properties to meet weekly production goals.
- Inspected new and existing properties and noted distinctive characteristics.
- Took photographs of interior and exterior of buildings to properly document features and conditions.
- Continuously updated personal expertise with ongoing education courses and certifications relevant to the field of real estate appraisal.
Real Estate Appraiser Assistant
KLW Group
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Gathered information on nearby properties to compare and help make value determinations on properties.
- Researched land, property and market values to complete estimations.
- Stayed updated on market trends for local area and similar property types.
- Took photographs of interior and exterior of buildings to properly document features and conditions.
Education
No Degree - Political Science
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Market valuations
- Problem resolution
- Single and Multi properties experience
- Experience in Rural and urban neighborhoods
- Lender collaboration
Accomplishments
Honorable Discharge - United States Navy
NYS Licensed Real Estate Appraiser
Timeline
Appraiser
Class Valuation
06.2022 - Current
Appraiser
Metro West Appraisal
07.2020 - 06.2022
Tax Assessor
City Of Buffalo
01.2019 - Current
Real Estate Appraiser
KLW Group
04.2018 - 01.2019
Real Estate Appraiser Assistant
KLW Group
10.2015 - 01.2018
No Degree - Political Science
SUNY Buffalo State
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