Occupation Summary

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

O*NET 13-2023.00

Description:

Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Annual Wages:
Unavailable
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by %.
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree. According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.

  1. Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
  2. Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
  3. Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.
  4. Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends.
  5. Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.
  6. Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.
  7. Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property.
  8. Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.
  9. Complete and maintain assessment rolls that show the assessed values and status of all property in a municipality.
  10. Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary.
  11. Explain real and personal property taxes to property owners.
  12. Conduct regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in property due to construction or demolition.
  13. Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.
  14. Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
  15. Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
  16. Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.
  17. Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
  18. Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
  19. Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
  20. Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
  21. Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
  22. Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
  23. 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.
  24. Estimate building replacement costs, using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
  25. Draw land diagrams to be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
  26. Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.
  27. Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates.
  28. Approve applications for property tax exemptions or deductions.
  29. Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments.
  30. Determine taxability of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis.


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Labor Market Information






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Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
78.80%
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
75.00%
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
74.20%
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
74.20%
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
69.80%
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
67.80%
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
66.40%
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
64.60%
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
60.80%
Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
58.20%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
77.60%
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
72.40%
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
70.00%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
70.00%
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
67.60%
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
67.60%
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
65.00%
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
62.40%
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
62.40%
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
60.00%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
80.00%
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
77.60%
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
77.60%
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
77.60%
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
77.60%
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
75.00%
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
75.00%
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
75.00%
Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
72.40%
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
70.00%


  • Getting Information
    -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Analyzing Data or Information
    -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
  • Processing Information
    -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
  • Working with Computers
    -- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
    -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Other Activities


  • Independence
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
  • Support
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.



Tools

Carbon monoxide analyzer: Carbon monoxide detectors;

Desktop computers: Desktop computers;

Electronic charts or maps or atlases: Electronic flood maps; Electronic maps; Flood Insights; Mapping and geographic analysis systems; Mapping or location-based analysis systems; Real estate mapping and property description systems; Appraisal, mapping, and comparison data reporting systems;

Laser measuring systems: Handheld distance meters; Laser measuring devices; Ultrasonic distance measurers;

Notebook computers: Laptop computers;

Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers: Personal digital assistants PDA;


Technology

Accounting software: CPR International GeneralCOST Estimator;

Analytical or scientific software: Compass Municipal Services CAMAlot; Computer assisted mass appraisal CAMA software; Construction Management Software ProEst; a la mode Pocket TOTAL; a la mode WinTOTAL; Hansen CAMA; Manatron CustomCAMA; Manatron ProVal Plus; Mass appraisal records system MARS; MicroSolve CAMA; Wilson's Computer Applications RealEasy Appraisals; WinEstimator WinEst; WinGap;

Calendar and scheduling software: Govern Software Land and Permits Management System;

Data base user interface and query software: eTrac; FBS Data Systems Flexmls; GCS Property Assessment and Tax Billing; Ascend Property Assessment; Bruno Realty eNeighboorhoods; Business Management Systems Municipal Geographic Management System MGMS; Database software; Yardi software; Visual PAMSPro; Modellium PariTOP; Multiple listing service software; Microsoft Access; Softree Technical Systems Terrain Tools;

Desktop publishing software: ACI Appraiser's Choice;

Electronic mail software: Microsoft Outlook;

Financial analysis software: TietoEnator ProMatch; Real Edge; Real Estate Center Caparate Calculator; RealData Comparative Lease Analysis; Realty Tools Toolkit for Market Share; REI Wise Commercial; RPIS Silent CMA; CPR Visual Estimator; Cost estimating software; Manufacturing Technology Costimater; Howard and Friends Computer CMA Plus; HP 49G+ Appraiser Fee Calculator;

Geographic information system: Geographic information system GIS systems; Govern Software GovMap;

Graphics or photo imaging software: Bradford ClickFORMS; Wilson's Computer Applications RealEasy Photos Plus;

Information retrieval or search software: Online title search and property report software;

Internet browser software: Web browser software;

Map creation software: Apex IV Assessor; Apex IV Fee Appraiser; Apex MobileSketch; Emerald Data Deed-Chek; Greenbrier Graphics Deed Plotter; Geomechanical design analysis GDA software; Informatik MapDraw Deed Mapper;

Office suite software: Google Workspace software; Microsoft Office software;

Operating system software: Operating system software; Microsoft Windows; Apple iOS;

Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;

Tax preparation software: Manatron MVP Tax;

Video conferencing software: Google Meet;

Word processing software: Concierge Systems Report Concierge; Microsoft Word; ValueTech Report Builder; Word processing software;


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  • 13-2072.00 Loan Officers
  • 11-9141.00 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
  • 41-9021.00 Real Estate Brokers
  • 41-9022.00 Real Estate Sales Agents
  • 17-1022.00 Surveyors
  • 13-2081.00 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents


No sources of additional information found.

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