Residential Appraiser (MCAO) – Property Valuation Expert

City of Lansing, Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid vacation

Sick and holiday leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The City of Lansing is seeking a Residential Appraiser to join the Assessors Office. The role involves mass appraisal techniques and individual property appraisals, requiring knowledge of building types, construction, property tax laws, and real estate terminology.

A competitive wage and benefits package is offered. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, an Associate’s Degree preferred, and 1–3 years of residential appraisal experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (Level 2) Certification (MCAO) from the State of Michigan.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED acceptable.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience as a residential appraiser in either the public or private sector.

Responsibilities

• Performs residential appraisals by inspecting properties, measuring, photographing, interviewing owners, and compiling data.
• Determines age, style, depreciation and quality of construction of buildings through observation, interpretation and evaluation.
• Collects building permit data and modifies property records and valuations as applicable.
• Reviews sale information to determine accuracy in sale type, % transferred and related data.
• Studies construction, sales data and neighborhood trends to establish appraised value of property.
• May conduct research and defend cases before the Michigan Tax Tribunal using cost, income and sales approaches.

Skills

Building types

Construction basics

Property tax laws

Real estate terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree preferred

Job description

The City of Lansing is seeking a Residential Appraiser to join the Assessors Office. The role involves mass appraisal techniques and individual property appraisals, requiring knowledge of building types, construction, property tax laws, and real estate terminology.

A competitive wage and benefits package is offered. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, an Associate’s Degree preferred, and 1–3 years of residential appraisal experience.