# Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate > Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules. - Code: 13-2023.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 13-2023) - Family: [Business & Financial](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-13), one of its 50 occupations - Tasks: 30 tasks (26 core, 3 supplemental and 1 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/13-2023.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/13-2023.00.json ## What the work is made of 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 task · Task 21549 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 2. Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards. Core task · Task 21550 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 3. Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values. Core task · Task 21551 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 4. Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends. Core task · Task 21552 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 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 task · Task 21553 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 6. Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings. Core task · Task 21554 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 7. Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property. Core task · Task 21555 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 8. Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value. Core task · Task 21556 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 9. Complete and maintain assessment rolls that show the assessed values and status of all property in a municipality. Core task · Task 21557 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 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 task · Task 21558 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 11. Explain real and personal property taxes to property owners. Core task · Task 21559 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 12. Conduct regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in property due to construction or demolition. Core task · Task 21560 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 13. Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property. Core task · Task 21561 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 14. Examine income records and operating costs of income properties. Core task · Task 21562 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 15. Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values. Core task · Task 21563 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 16. Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets. Core task · Task 21564 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 17. Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments. Core task · Task 21565 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 18. Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised. Core task · Task 21566 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 19. Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records. Core task · Task 21567 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 20. Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information. Core task · Task 21568 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 21. Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports. Core task · Task 21569 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 22. Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values. Core task · Task 21570 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 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 task · Task 21571 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 24. Estimate building replacement costs, using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators. Core task · Task 21572 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 25. Draw land diagrams to be used in appraisal reports to support findings. Core task · Task 21573 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 26. Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property. Core task · Task 21574 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 27. Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates. Supplemental task · Task 21575 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 28. Approve applications for property tax exemptions or deductions. Supplemental task · Task 21576 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 29. Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments. Supplemental task · Task 21577 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 30. Determine taxability of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis. 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