According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential. | 95% |
| Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards. | 93% |
| Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values. | 91% |
| Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions. | 90% |
| Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends. | 90% |
| Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings. | 89% |
| Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property. | 89% |
| Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates. | 88% |
| Approve applications for property tax exemptions or deductions. | 88% |
| Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value. | 88% |
| Complete and maintain assessment rolls that show the assessed values and status of all property in a municipality. | 87% |
| Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary. | 87% |
| Explain real and personal property taxes to property owners. | 86% |
| Conduct regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in property due to construction or demolition. | 86% |
| Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property. | 85% |
| Examine income records and operating costs of income properties. | 85% |
| Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values. | 85% |
| Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments. | 84% |
| Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments. | 83% |
| Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets. | 83% |
| Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised. | 81% |
| Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records. | 80% |
| Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports. | 78% |
| Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information. | 78% |
| Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values. | 75% |
| Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values. | 72% |
| Estimate building replacement costs, using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators. | 70% |
| Draw land diagrams to be used in appraisal reports to support findings. | 65% |
| Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property. | 60% |
