# Tasks & work activities — property appraiser

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 13-2023.00 (Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate).

## Task statements

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

## Detailed work activities

- Advise real estate clients.
- Analyze market conditions or trends.
- Appraise property values.
- Calculate data to inform organizational operations.
- Create images of data, locations, or products.
- Develop business or financial information systems.
- Estimate costs of goods or services.
- Evaluate condition of properties.
- Examine financial records.
- Explain financial information to customers.
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Gather financial records.
- Interpret financial information for others.
- Maintain data in information systems or databases.
- Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
- Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
- Update professional knowledge.
- Verify accuracy of records.