Residential Appraiser — Precision Valuations & Tax Insight

City of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lansing is seeking a Residential Appraiser to join the Assessors Office. The role includes performing mass and individual property appraisals, inspecting properties, collecting data, and applying state-mide laws to determine fair values.

Ideal candidates will hold a Michigan MCAO Level 2 Certification, a valid driver's license, and 1–3 years of relevant experience; a high school diploma or GED is acceptable, with an associate’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain Michigan MCAO Level 2 Certification.
• 1) Valid driver's license required.
• 3) 1–3 years of experience as a residential appraiser.
• 4) High school diploma or GED acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs residential appraisals by inspecting properties, measuring, photographing, and compiling data.
• Determines age, style, depreciation and construction quality through observation and evaluation.
• Collects building permit data and updates property records and valuations.
• Reviews sale information to verify accuracy of sale type and related data.
• Studies construction, sales data, and neighborhood trends to establish appraised values.
• Defends cases before the Michigan Tax Tribunal using standard appraisal approaches.

Skills

Residential appraisal

Property inspection

Data collection

Sales data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

MCAO Level 2 Certification

Job description

The City of Lansing is seeking a Residential Appraiser to join the Assessors Office. The role includes performing mass and individual property appraisals, inspecting properties, collecting data, and applying state-mide laws to determine fair values.

Ideal candidates will hold a Michigan MCAO Level 2 Certification, a valid driver's license, and 1–3 years of relevant experience; a high school diploma or GED is acceptable, with an associate’s degree preferred.