Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
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- 30 tasks26 core, 3 supplemental, 1 not rated
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- 13-2023.00SOC 2018: 13-2023
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26 core tasks, 3 supplemental and 1 not rated, each quoted as published, with where it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not allNot rated: O*NET has not rated it core or supplemental
- Task 1. Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.Core taskTask 21549Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 2. Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.Core taskTask 21550Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 3. Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.Core taskTask 21551Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 4. Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends.Core taskTask 21552Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 5. Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.Core taskTask 21553Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 6. Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.Core taskTask 21554Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 7. Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property.Core taskTask 21555Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 8. Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.Core taskTask 21556Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 9. Complete and maintain assessment rolls that show the assessed values and status of all property in a municipality.Core taskTask 21557Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 10. 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 taskTask 21558Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 11. Explain real and personal property taxes to property owners.Core taskTask 21559Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 12. Conduct regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in property due to construction or demolition.Core taskTask 21560Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 13. Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.Core taskTask 21561Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 14. Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.Core taskTask 21562Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 15. Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.Core taskTask 21563Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 16. Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.Core taskTask 21564Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 17. Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.Core taskTask 21565Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 18. Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.Core taskTask 21566Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 19. Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.Core taskTask 21567Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 20. Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.Core taskTask 21568Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 21. Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.Core taskTask 21569Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 22. Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.Core taskTask 21570Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 23. 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 taskTask 21571Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 24. Estimate building replacement costs, using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.Core taskTask 21572Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 25. Draw land diagrams to be used in appraisal reports to support findings.Core taskTask 21573Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 26. Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.Core taskTask 21574Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 27. Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates.Supplemental taskTask 21575Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 28. Approve applications for property tax exemptions or deductions.Supplemental taskTask 21576Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 29. Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments.Supplemental taskTask 21577Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 30. Determine taxability of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis.Not ratedTask 21578Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 13-2023
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