Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

Does not pass

• Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.8% of the role's time · $144M

• Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.7% of the role's time · $142M

• Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.9% of the role's time · $124M

• Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.5% of the role's time · $117M

• Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 5.1% of the role's time · $107M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.1% of the role's time · $107M

• Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.7% of the role's time · $98.9M

• Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.1% of the role's time · $85.8M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $82.0M · waiting on a check

• Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.7% of the role's time · $78.9M

• Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $76.2M · waiting on a check

• Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.6% of the role's time · $75.8M

• Estimate building replacement costs, using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $74.1M

• Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $72.7M

• Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.4% of the role's time · $71.5M

• Draw land diagrams to be used in appraisal reports to support findings.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $44.4M · waiting on a check

• Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $38.1M

• Conduct regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in property due to construction or demolition.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $32.6M

• Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 1.5% of the role's time · $31.2M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.4% of the role's time · $28.7M

• Determine taxability of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $22.8M

• Explain real and personal property taxes to property owners.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $17.8M · waiting on a check

• Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $9.0M

• Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.3% of the role's time · $5.8M