Residential Appraiser II

Description

The Residential Appraiser II manages field review procedures, ensuring accurate property data collection by reviewing documents and verifying locations using GIS and aerial imagery. Responsibilities include analyzing sales, gathering market data to determine property values, and adjusting cost and market models through CAMA methodologies. The role involves pricing land, defining neighborhoods, and addressing taxpayer complaints professionally, including support at hearings. The Residential Appraiser II may train and mentor staff, drive to property locations as needed, and effectively communicate with property owners. Strong math skills, appraisal software proficiency, and problem-solving abilities are essential for maintaining data accuracy and project quality.

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.
• Measures buildings of different sizes, performing complex calculations 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.
• Represents the company and client respectfully, addressing public inquiries or referring them to a supervisor as needed.
• Trains and leads residential staff when required.
• Adheres to company policies, including those on safety, equal employment opportunity, business ethics, and anti-harassment, as outlined in the Employee and Safety Handbooks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Real estate and/or appraisal experience required; experience as a Residential Data Collector is preferred but not required.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications as specified by the jurisdiction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to research and resolve valuation issues accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for accurate property data collection.
• Ability to work independently or collaborate effectively with a team.
• Proficient in reading maps and determining the exact location of properties.
• Ability to visualize and understand floor plan layouts.
• Must have reliable transportation and carry personal liability insurance for the vehicle used for work.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), GIS-based software, and statistical software (e.g., NCSS, SPSS) preferred.