What You'll Do

  • Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
  • Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
  • Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.
  • Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends.
  • Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.
  • Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.
  • Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property.
  • Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.
  • Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary.
  • Explain real and personal property taxes to property owners.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 3.62/5
Active Listening 3.5/5
Critical Thinking 3.5/5
Writing 3.38/5
Speaking 3.38/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.12/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.0/5
Monitoring 2.88/5
Coordination 2.88/5
Active Learning 2.75/5
Social Perceptiveness 2.75/5
Persuasion 2.75/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to understand the kind of profile this role rewards. It helps you judge whether this career looks like a stronger match than your current role, a nearby move worth exploring, or a broader path to compare more seriously.

Top passions

  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Integrity, Dependability, Cautiousness, Self-Confidence

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Near Vision 3.88/5
Oral Comprehension 3.75/5
Speech Recognition 3.75/5
Written Comprehension 3.62/5
Oral Expression 3.62/5
Speech Clarity 3.62/5
Written Expression 3.5/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.5/5

Technologies & Tools

a la mode Pocket TOTAL a la mode WinTOTAL ACI Appraiser's Choice Apex IV Assessor Apex IV Fee Appraiser Apex MobileSketch Apple iOS Ascend Property Assessment Bradford ClickFORMS Bruno Realty eNeighboorhoods Business Management Systems Municipal Geographic Management System MGMS Compass Municipal Services CAMAlot Computer assisted mass appraisal CAMA software Concierge Systems Report Concierge Construction Management Software ProEst Cost estimating software CPR International GeneralCOST Estimator CPR Visual Estimator Database software Emerald Data Deed-Chek

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.8/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.7/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.46/5)
  • Cautiousness (High importance: 4.37/5)
  • Self-Confidence (High importance: 4.2/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Appraisal Manager Appraisal Reviewer Appraisal Specialist Appraiser Assessor Bank Appraiser Certified Real Estate Appraiser Certified Residential Appraiser Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser City Assessor Claims Appraiser Claims Staff Appraiser Commercial Appraiser Commercial Real Estate Appraiser County Assessor Deputy Assessor Field Appraiser Field Assessor Field Inspector Field Staff Appraiser Home Appraiser Insurance Appraiser Land Appraiser Licensed Appraiser Personal Property Appraiser Personal Property Assessor Physical Appraiser Property Appraiser Property Condition Assessor Real Estate Appraiser Real Estate Assessor Real Property Appraiser Real Property Evaluator Registered Appraiser Residential Appraiser Residential Fee Appraiser Residential Property Tax Appraiser Residential Real Estate Appraiser Residential Staff Appraiser Review Appraiser ROW Appraiser (Right of Way Appraiser) Sole Assessor Staff Appraiser Tax Appraiser Tax Assessor Underwriting Field Inspector Valuation Manager Valuation Specialist

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