Senior Real Estate Appraiser

Prince George County, Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George County is seeking a Senior Real Estate Appraiser to lead field data collection, appraisal work, and market analysis. The role involves developing appraisal procedures, maintaining computerized records, and assisting the public with appraisal questions.

The incumbent will research appeals, review records, contact owners, visit properties, and update records. Knowledge of state laws, building/land values, and GIS is essential; experience with VISION/CAMA and Access databases is

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of real estate appraisal practices for assessment purposes.
• Thorough knowledge of building and land values and related county ordinances.
• Ability to analyze factors influencing property values and to write clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field data collection and appraisal work; analyze market data and develop appraisal procedures/schedules.
• Prepare and maintain computerized records and files; assist the public with real estate appraisal questions.
• Research appeals, review records, contact owners, visit properties and update records.
• Check assessments and sales and adjust values as needed; collect land valuation data and apply it to parcels.
• Maintain network databases and software including VISION/CAMA and GIS; serve as Office Database Administrator.

Skills

Real estate appraisal

Market data analysis

Public communication

Report writing

Data collection

GIS

VISION/CAMA

Access databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate or related field

Math or economics background

Tools

VISION/CAMA

Access databases

GIS

Job description

Prince George County is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Real Estate Appraiser. This position will be responsible for conducting field data collection and appraisal work; analyzing market data; developing appraisal procedures and schedules; preparing and maintaining computerized records and files; assisting the public with real estate appraisal questions. The incumbent will also be responsible for researching appeals, reviewing records, contacting owners, visiting property and updating records. Additional responsibilities will include, checking assessments and sales and adjusting values as needed, collecting data relative to land valuations and applying such data in appraising specific parcels of land and maintaining network databases and various software programs including VISION/CAMA, a variety of Access databases and GIS. The position will serve as the Real Estate Assessor's Office Database Administrator.

Thorough knowledge of the practices of real estate appraising for assessment purposes; thorough knowledge of building and land values; thorough knowledge of the State laws, charter provisions and County ordinances relating to real property assessing; ability to analyze factors which tend to influence the value of property and to exercise judgment in the determination of property values; ability to write clear and concise reports; ability to deal effectively with the general public and associates.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in real estate, math, economics or related field and extensive experience which has provided an understanding of appraisal principles, theories, methods and techniques.

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Certified residential appraisal license and IAAO Residential Evaluation Specialist is preferred.