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.

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.
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
Complete and maintain assessment rolls that show the assessed values and status of all property in a municipality.
Draw land diagrams to be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.
Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.
Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.
Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.
Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.

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