How do they match: Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

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

Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.
Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments.
Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates.
Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends.
Complete and maintain assessment rolls that show the assessed values and status of all property in a municipality.
Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.
Explain real and personal property taxes to property owners.
Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.
Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.

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