Valuer at Janta Kenya

The main role of the Valuer will be to support the efficient management of valuation activities in the department.

Valuer Job Responsibilities

Valuation

• Assisting in carrying out valuations of land and property.
• Check to confirm the purpose of the valuation – (sale, mortgage, book keeping, forced sale – foreclosure, house allowance etc.)
• Value and negotiate best consideration rents and disposals of council owned property to third parties and partners.
• Ensuring valuation fees for the jobs undertaken are promptly collected and properly accounted for. Ensure the invoices are forwarded to client as per instructions.
• Assist in carrying out a market survey to compare prices in order to come up with a comparative value – analysis.
• Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties in order to aid in establishment of property values.
• Compile information.
• Calculate the value.
• Prepare invoice showing valuation fees as discussed.
• Reporting
  Drafting Valuation reports for review, appraisal and future reference.
• Forward draft to Valuation Manager for review and approval.
• Make relevant changes as discussed and recommended by the Valuation Manager.
• With approval from the Valuation Manager, print final copy of report.
• Client service
  Develop and maintain successful relationships with customers of valuation services.
• Managing caseloads efficiently, meeting targets as required through valuation documentation through prioritization of most pressing need to the least pressing.
• Handle client – communicate, receive instructions etc.

Documentation

• Receive proper documentation – copy of the title, letter of instructions* (could be through email).
• Ensure the Title details are clear and correct.
• Ensure inspection documents are filed properly such as photos, measurements, property specifications in detail as required.
• Ensure the reports and the invoices are forwarded to client as per instructions.
• Ensure all documentation is filed correctly (photos, location route plan, survey plan, copy of report, title, search copy, plans if given, mutation plans etc.).

Qualifications for the Valuer Job

• A Bachelor’s degree in land economics or real estate.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a range of valuation practices.
• Membership to EARB, ISK or relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.