Condo Appraiser

Main Functions

Technical work in the collection and analysis of economic, legal, structural, and sociological data to determine just value of varied types of property in accordance with statutory provisions.

Illustrative Duties

• Review section maps, plats, surveys, sketches, aerial photographs, and various other documents of a technical and/or legal nature.
• Assist in the appraisal of varied types of property.
• Review/verify declaration of condominium as it pertains to value.
• Knowledge of timeshares and values.
• Understand laws specific to condominiums and timeshares.
• Estimate allowances for physical deterioration, functional and economic obsolescence when using the cost approach to value.
• Contact property owners and obtain information for use in evaluating property.
• Compile records necessary for building and land appraisals including building permits, blueprints, maps, zoning classifications, legislative resolutions, variances, deed restrictions, special permits, and folios.
• Measure perimeter of structures.
• Draw sketches to scale.
• Compute land area and perimeter of structural improvements when necessary.
• Review property records and other data for physical characteristics, area development, accessibility, population trends, transportation, schools, community facilities, and compliance with zoning and related regulations.
• Compile recent sales data from local governmental records, title and abstract sources, newspaper reports, and real estate listings.
• Verify and adjust data based on differences in physical, legal or economic factors to ascertain indications of market value (subject to supervisory review).
• Perform market studies to ascertain changes in market conditions and resulting needed changes in assessment practice.
• As required, attend Value Adjustment Board hearing to discuss evaluations.
• Attend work on a continuous and regular basis.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Must obey federal, state, county and local laws.
• Will perform detailed work to include condominium and timeshares.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and four (4) years' experience in a Property Appraiser's office, real estate or property appraisal. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
• Expected to start the CFE certification classes.
• Strong mathematical skills with a solid understanding of excel principles.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the cost and market approaches to value.
• Knowledge of other market research techniques related to the resolution of real estate valuation problems or construction materials, methods, techniques, and construction estimating.
• Be able to read, write, and interpret all types of legal descriptions, including metes and bounds, as well as the ability to locate property on County parcel maps.
• Be able to explain and discuss assessment information and procedures with members of the public in a tactful and responsible manner.
• Be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Be able to work under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: Ability to traverse uneven, wet terrain. Ability to see, hear, talk and reach. Visual acuity (depth perception, peripheral vision) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.

Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including rain, heat, humidity, cold, etc.

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend maps, blueprints, aerials; legal statutes, ordinances, documents; reports, financial reports, memos, letters, instructions. Ability to perform basic to speak clearly and concisely, conversant in theory and practices of property appraisal. Ability to write reports, summaries and letters.