Real Estate Appraisers

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