Appraisers, Real Estate

• Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
• Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends.
• Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements.
• Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
• Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
• Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
• Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
• Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
• Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
• Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
• Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
• 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.
• Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
• Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
• Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.

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• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

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