Residential Appraiser I

Responsibilities 

• Drives to multiple property locations throughout the day, often exiting and re-entering the vehicle to perform data collection tasks. 
• Inspects physical characteristics of buildings on various residential properties. 
• Confirms property location using field documents, aerial imagery, and GIS maps. 
• Measures buildings of different sizes, performing complex calculations for larger properties. 
• Identifies primary building uses and special features of improvements on the parcel. 
• Captures clear digital images of properties and parcel improvements. 
• Enters updates to parcel data into the client-approved CAMA system. 
• Verifies sales information for accuracy in the CAMA system and maintains personal production records to meet productivity targets. 
• Analyzes market data, focusing on sales transactions, to support property valuation using the Cost, Income, and Sales Comparison Approaches (primarily cost and market). 
• Completes other tasks, including the final review and valuation of unique residential properties. 
• Communicates professionally with the public to explain the purpose of visits and answer questions. 
• Represents the company and client respectfully, addressing public inquiries or referring them to a supervisor as needed. 
• Trains and leads residential staff when required. 
• Adheres to company policies, including those on safety, equal employment opportunity, business ethics, and anti-harassment, as outlined in the Employee and Safety Handbooks. 
• Scope and Impact (Accountability) 
• ​​The Residential Appraiser 1 is responsible for the accurate valuation of residential properties for tax purposes through detailed field inspections, data collection, and market analysis.
• This role requires outdoor fieldwork, including walking, driving, and performing measurements in all weather conditions, as well as entering data into client systems and analyzing property characteristics in an office-based environment.
• The appraiser’s work directly affects property assessments and client relationships, demanding strong communication, math skills, and problem-solving abilities to ensure data accuracy and resolve field discrepancies. By maintaining productivity targets, upholding company policies, and
• professionally interacting with property owners, the appraiser supports project goals and contributes to fair property valuations while occasionally training junior staff.​ 

Complexity:

• ​​​An Appraisal Residential/Industrial Reviewer must be able to: 
• ​Produce a high quality and quantity of work as determined by the project budget.
• ​Communicate professionally, clearly, and appropriately with clients, coworkers, and the public. 
• ​Able to work in a self-sufficient and independent manner with minimal supervision.
• ​Must be able to make all proper necessary adjustments to the data to ensure their accuracy.
• ​Exhibit strong math skills associated with properly assessing residential property.
• ​Maintain an approachable and courteous demeanor with property owners. 
• ​Resolve issues of basic to moderate complexity utilizing knowledge of established guidelines, company policies, and in conformance with the project’s data collection manual. 
• ​Work effectively as an individual and in a team-oriented environment. 
• ​Effectively utilize available resources to determine eventual market value of Residential properties for Ad Valorem Tax purposes.​​ 

Qualifications 

• ​​​​​High School graduate
• ​2 years previous work experience 
• ​Real Estate and/or appraisal experience is required; satisfactory performance as a Residential Data Collector is preferred, but not required. 
• ​May need to obtain and maintain necessary certifications as required by the jurisdiction in which one is working.
• ​Good written and oral communications skills 
• ​Solid problem-solving skills involving the ability to research and investigate The valuation problem to be solved in a manner that is not misleading. 
• ​Strong organizational skills including attention to detail with the ability to capture and record accurate and comprehensive Residential / Industrial property details. 
• ​Ability to work independently or collaborate with team members. 
• ​The ability to read maps and establish the exact location of a property.
• ​Ability to visualize floor plan footprints.
• ​Must provide reliable transportation and carry personal liability insurance on the vehicle driven to perform job. 
• ​Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state in which the employee lives. 
• ​Knowledge of the following software is preferred: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; GIS-based software; NCSS, SPSS. ​​​