Real Estate Appraiser

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richmond Office of the City Assessor is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Real Estate Appraiser. The selected candidate is responsible for estimating market value of residential, small multi-family, or condominium properties, utilizing the standard approaches to valuation for the purpose of generating fair and equitable tax assessments. This recruitment is for a position which is unclassified. Therefore, the successful candidate will serve at the will of the Appointing Authority. Duties include but are not limited to Listing and appraising real property, collecting, and analyzing sales data and to be able to defend assessments in the appeal process Preparing valuation schedules for neighborhoods Investigating sales of real property and building characteristics for the purpose of property valuation Performing field inspections to identify and record building characteristic for quality of construction and condition Preparing reports that include narrative data and sketches Researching information for building, renovation and demolition permits Gathering, editing, and sorting data relative to property sales Effectively communicates with taxpayers by explaining assessment information and process Making independent decisions, solve problems, and meet production deadlines Measuring/calculating building size, reviewing assessments for office reviews, Board of Equalization, or circuit court Assisting and training other appraisers Performing related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of the construction process and required components needed in construction.
Understand zoning regulations, special use permitting, and micro and macro influences on property types.
Comprehends statistical analysis and relevant accounting.
Knowledge of appraisal concepts such as real estate statutes and ordinances, mass appraisal process, the three approaches to value.
Proficient with basic appraisal instruments, equipment, and tools including GIS tools, Eagleview, arcreader, financial calculators, measuring equipment, marshall swift cost estimator guide, and digital cameras.
Ability to use systems and software such as Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA), VISION, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Operate a city vehicle and understand the rules of the road for Virginia.
Working knowledge of the interdependent relationships that exist between residential markets, neighborhoods, and commercial markets.
Skills to utilize information to make appraisal determination, identify, classify, and stratify properties by types and class.
Ability to analyze and understand market data for commercial industrial & multi-family properties.
Ability to evaluate real estate transactions, identify market areas.
Understand the motivations behind investors, owners, and tenants for different types of commercial real estate.
A strong written and oral communication
An excellent customer service both internally and externally
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple tasks at the same time.
Bachelor's degree in real estate or related field
Two years of journey-level professional real estate appraisal experience.
Requires professional education equivalent to IAAO Course 101, 102, 151, 300, and 311, Fundamentals of Property Appraisal, Income Approach to Valuation, Standards of Professional Practice and Ethics, Fundamentals of Mass Appraisals, and Residential Modeling Concepts.
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years or more of professional real estate appraisal experience
Three (3) years or more of mass appraisal experience
RES or CAE appraisal designation through the IAAO Professional Designation program.
Organized, self-motivated, and be capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Listing and appraising real property
Collecting, and analyzing sales data
Defending assessments in the appeal process
Preparing valuation schedules for neighborhoods
Investigating sales of real property and building characteristics for the purpose of property valuation
Performing field inspections to identify and record building characteristic for quality of construction and condition
Preparing reports that include narrative data and sketches
Researching information for building, renovation and demolition permits
Gathering, editing, and sorting data relative to property sales
Effectively communicates with taxpayers by explaining assessment information and process
Making independent decisions, solve problems, and meet production deadlines
Measuring/calculating building size
Reviewing assessments for office reviews, Board of Equalization, or circuit court
Assisting and training other appraisers
Performing related duties as assigned