Appraise real property to determine its value for purchase, sales, investment, mortgage, or loan purposes.

• Appraiser, Real Estate

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

• analyze financial data
• analyze market conditions
• analyze sales activities or trends
• appraise value of real estate
• compile information through interviews
• draw maps or charts
• ensure compliance with government regulations
• examine documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
• fill out business or government forms
• follow contract, property, or insurance laws
• inspect property
• inspect property for construction, condition, or design
• maintain records, reports, or files
• obtain information from individuals
• perform varied measurements
• prepare cost estimates
• prepare reports
• research property records
• testify in court for accident and criminal cases
• understand measuring devices
• understand property documents
• use building or land use regulations
• use interviewing procedures
• use knowledge of fire, building or other codes
• use real estate terminology
• verify investigative information