Property Appraisers and Assessors

Property Appraisers and Assessors typically perform the following tasks: • Write descriptions of the property being appraised. • Determine the appropriate type of valuation to make, such as fair market, replacement, or liquidation, based on the needs of the property owner. • Document physical characteristics of property such as measurements, quality, and design. • Calculate the value of property based on comparisons to recent sales, estimated cost to reproduce, and anticipated property income streams. • Locate and record data on sales of comparable property using specialized software, internet searches, or personal records. • Write and submit appraisal reports for property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. • Inspect personal or business property. • Create and maintain a database of completed appraisals. • Take photographs of property. • Verify that property matches legal descriptions or certifications. • Update appraisals when property has been improved, damaged, or has otherwise changed. • Testify in court as to the value of a piece of tangible property. • Forecast the value of property. • Recommend loan amounts based on the value of property being used as collateral.