Residential Property Appraiser I — Valuation & Inspections

Guilford County Government; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford County Government seeks an Appraiser I/II to determine residential property values for tax purposes. You will inspect dwellings, document features, and calculate depreciation to support assessed values. Strong communication with the public is essential as you handle inquiries and explain appraisal procedures.

This role requires collaboration with the Tax Department to support accurate property valuations and prepare reports for Board of Equalization reviews and appeals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree plus related experience; or HS diploma with several years of appraisal experience.

Responsibilities

• Review permits, listings, and documents to determine on-site inspection needs.
• Appraise residential dwellings and document exterior dimensions with sketches and images.
• Determine land values and use comparable sales for countywide reappraisals.
• Analyze depreciation/obsolescence to determine market value.
• Assist the public via phone, email, and in person about tax values.
• Organize appraisal neighborhoods and defend values in appeals.

Skills

Residential appraisal

Data entry & sketches

Communication about tax records

GIS knowledge

Scale drawings

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate in business administration, Accounting, Finance, GIS or related

Real property appraisal experience

Tools

Real property appraiser software

Sketching programs

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Guilford County Government seeks an Appraiser I/II to determine residential property values for tax purposes. You will inspect dwellings, document features, and calculate depreciation to support assessed values. Strong communication with the public is essential as you handle inquiries and explain appraisal procedures.

This role requires collaboration with the Tax Department to support accurate property valuations and prepare reports for Board of Equalization reviews and appeals.