Work hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Edmonton, AB Time includes 1-hour unpaid break (8 hours a day/40 hours a week)
Scope:
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40 hours per week
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Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 5:30 PM MT with 1 hour unpaid lunch break
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Remote work with the possibility of occasional phone communication for information verification
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Long-term role with opportunities for skill development in real estate appraisal processes
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Collaboration with a team of remote workers and appraisers
Key Responsibilities:
1. Front-End Research (File Setup):
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Property Identification: Locate and verify legal descriptions, LINC/PID numbers, and civic addresses.
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Document Retrieval: Pull Land Titles, Corporate Searches, and Tax Assessments using online registries (Spin2, BC Online, etc.).
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Municipal Data: Navigate various municipal websites across Western Canada to identify specific Zoning/Land Use designations and locate property tax information.
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Listing History: Search MLS/Matrix databases to compile sale and listing history for subject properties.
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Data Entry: Accurately populate the subject property data into report templates (Word/Excel or Appraisal Software).
2. Quality Control & Proofreading:
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Cross-Referencing: Ensure data in the final report matches the source documents (e.g., checking that the site size in the report matches the Land Title).
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Formatting: detailed formatting of reports in MS Word/Excel to ensure professional presentation.
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Review: Proofread information that has been input to ensure accuracy
Requirements:
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Tech Savvy: High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel formulas, Word formatting) and the ability to learn new web-based mapping/registry systems quickly.
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Real Estate Knowledge: Familiarity with real estate terminology (e.g., Fee Simple, Easement, Zoning) is a significant asset.
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Research Skills: Ability to dig through municipal websites to find specific bylaws and maps.
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Attention to Detail: You must be the type of person who spots a typo in a 50-page document or notices when a number doesn't match the source file.
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Communication: Excellent written English for report proofreading.
Independent Contractor Perks:
- HMO coverage for eligible locations
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Steady freelance job