Occupation information for Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate District Of Columbia

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Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

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Currently Employed: 220

Projected Annual Job Openings: 20

Typical Hourly Wage: $43.51 - $60.82

Typical Annual Salary: $90,500 - $126,510

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: More than 1 year on-the-job training

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Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.
Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.
Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends.
Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.
Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property.
Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates.
Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.
Approve applications for property tax exemptions or deductions.

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