Real Estate Appraiser

Town of Greenwich•Greenwich, CT

About The Position

The Real Estate Appraiser assists with residential property valuation through on-site inspections, comparable-sales analysis, and preparation of detailed valuation reports. The position is in the Assessor Department and reports to the Tax Assessor. It performs field inspections and measurements, analyzes property and market data, maintains assessment records, supports the department’s CAMA and GIS systems, and responds to public inquiries about assessments and related property matters. Certification by the Connecticut Association of Assessing Officers as a Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor or certification by the International Association of Assessing Officers is required within the first five years of employment. Course IA and IB must be completed within two years of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in real estate appraisal, statistics, or a related field.
Two years of professional experience in property appraisal, valuation, or assessment.
Certification by the Connecticut Association of Assessing Officers as a Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor or by the International Association of Assessing Officers within the first five years of employment.
Complete Course IA and IB within two years from the hire date.
Knowledge of architectural styles, building materials, designs, and associated costs of real and commercial properties.
Knowledge of modern property appraisal and assessment principles, practices, and procedures, and governing state statutes.
Ability to perform title searches, interpret deeds of conveyance, and read property descriptions.
Ability to assess the quality, condition, and marketability factors of residential properties and make sound market valuation judgments in a mass appraisal environment.
Ability to draw building outlines and calculate square footage.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and industry-specific software, including GIS and the Proval CAMA System.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Ability to deal effectively with the public using tact, courtesy, integrity, and good judgment.
Ability to physically inspect personal property and real estate throughout the Town, including continuous walking, bending, climbing stairs, and reaching.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience using technology designed for a mass appraisal environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct field inspections and measure buildings to verify property data and record corrections or changes from sources including building permits and sales.
Verify property sales, mortgages, financing, and leasing recorded in Land Records.
Inspect properties at the time of sale as required and review transactions to stay informed about local market changes.
Review filed plans, record building outlines on field cards, and calculate square-foot areas and dimensions in the CAMA system.
Review and record neighborhood conditions, topography, and character for the Assessor.
Compile reports of tentative building valuation figures and submit them for the Assessor’s final determination.
Conduct statistical analysis, market valuation studies, and preliminary property analysis and valuation using building permits, field reviews, and lot splits.
Enter and retrieve data using the Assessor’s CAMA and administrative software systems.
Prepare, submit, and maintain required records and reports.
Assist the department with implementing Geographic Information Systems.
Research recorded deeds and other documents to address map-related issues, inquiries, and inconsistencies.
Produce map products using geographic information system software as needed.
Respond professionally and promptly to public requests about property assessments, ownership, personal property, motor vehicle valuation, and lot-line boundary issues.
Support Town policies and philosophies and perform other related duties as requested.