Residential Appraiser I

Responsibilities

• Drives to multiple property locations throughout the day, often exiting and re-entering the vehicle to perform data collection tasks.
• Inspects physical characteristics of buildings on various residential properties.
• Confirms property location using field documents, aerial imagery, and GIS maps.
• Makes complex calculations for building measurements, especially for larger properties.
• Identifies primary building uses and special features of improvements on the parcel.
• Captures clear digital images of properties and parcel improvements.
• Enters updates to parcel data into the client-approved CAMA system.
• Verifies sales information for accuracy in the CAMA system and maintains personal production records to meet productivity targets.
• Analyzes market data, focusing on sales transactions, to support property valuation using the Cost, Income, and Sales Comparison Approaches (primarily cost and market).
• Completes other tasks, including the final review and valuation of unique residential properties.
• Communicates professionally with the public to explain the purpose of visits and answer questions.
• Trains and leads residential staff when required.

Qualifications

• A High School graduate.
• Two years of previous work experience in Real Estate or appraisal.
• Satisfactory performance as a Residential Data Collector is preferred, but not required.
• May need to obtain and maintain necessary certifications as required by the jurisdiction in which one is working.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills involving the ability to research and investigate the valuation problem to be solved in a manner that is not misleading.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail with the ability to capture and record accurate and comprehensive Residential / Industrial property details.
• The ability to work independently or collaborate with team members.
• The ability to read maps and establish the exact location of a property.
• The ability to visualize floor plan footprints.
• Must provide reliable transportation and carry personal liability insurance on the vehicle driven to perform job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state in which the employee lives.
• Knowledge of the following software is preferred: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; GIS-based software; NCSS, SPSS.