Commercial Appraiser

Buncombe County Government • Asheville, NC

1d • $58,450 - $74,144

About The Position

Buncombe County Property Assessment Office is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Commercial Appraiser. The office has 35 employees responsible for appraising all real and personal property in Buncombe County. This position performs complex appraisal work to list, maintain, and prepare market valuations of commercial property for tax purposes. The appraiser evaluates commercial properties through market research, on-site inspections, financial analysis, and industry-standard appraisal methodologies, and communicates valuation findings clearly and professionally.

Requirements

• Associate degree in business administration or a related field and at least four years of appraisal experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
• Knowledge of property appraisal principles, practices, techniques, and County Assessor’s Office procedures.
• Knowledge of current construction costs, building materials, land values, commercial property valuation, and the County’s geographical layout.
• Knowledge of the cost, income, and market approaches to real property valuation; appraisal statistics; and specialized appraisal analysis.
• Strong mathematics skills.
• Knowledge of local and regional laws concerning construction, valuation, and property assessment.
• Knowledge of local and regional real estate markets, developed through monitoring sales and construction, reading reports, reviewing local periodicals, continuing education, and establishing relationships.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create pivot tables and data models for data analysis.
• Ability to research and maintain knowledge of new technology, systems, and equipment.
• Ability to compile documentation and present and defend case information to the Board of Equalization and Review for unresolved formal property-assessment appeals.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, sketches, property and transfer deeds, aerial data, topographical analysis, and other relevant reports.
• Ability to maintain courteous and tactful relationships with coworkers and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of IAAO courses 101, 102, 112, 300, 311, and 312, and the North Carolina Machinery Act.
• Considerable knowledge and experience with Excel, Access, Crystal Reports, PowerPoint, and ArcMap.
• Current certification as a tax appraiser preferred by the Ad Valorem Tax Division of the North Carolina Department of Revenue.
• Licensure as a certified real estate appraiser or general appraiser by the North Carolina Appraisal Board.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex appraisals and revaluation analyses of real property and vacant land, determining market value using sales reports and other data.
• Conduct site visits to measure structures; verify buildings, land features, improvement quality, condition and depreciation; check building-permit status and details; and take updated photographs.
• Process real property transfers using subscription services and other data; verify property characteristics, sketches, details, and locations; update property records; analyze transfers and deeds to determine whether sales qualify; and take appropriate action.
• Review permits for upfits and new construction, and update property records with building additions or deletions, construction details, and sketches based on provided plans.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare data and financial reports on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Translate market data and internal analysis results into Income Approach models for valuation purposes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree