JOB REPORT / 13-2023 · 28 TASKS

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate.

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Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values…
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any…
Examine the type and location of nearby services

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25 of 28 tasks reviewed

This job has 28 core tasks. We went through 25 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estates actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates.
AI DOES
Multiplies assessed values by tax rates and generates tax bill outputs automatically
YOU DO
Verify data accuracy and handle special cases like exemptions or appeals
TASK 02
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
AI DOES
Searches zoning databases, pulls relevant code sections, and flags restrictions that apply to a property address
YOU DO
Interpret how code findings change real-world property value in local market context
TASK 03
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.
AI DOES
Pulls location data, maps nearby amenities, and flags distance to schools, parks, and shopping
YOU DO
Weigh how local buyers actually value each feature in that neighborhood
TASK 04
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
AI DOES
Searches public databases, pulls transaction records, and organizes sales and lease data into reports
YOU DO
Verify unusual records and navigate local system quirks that automated tools miss
TASK 05
Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
AI DOES
Searches public databases and compiles nearby sales data and land values into reports
YOU DO
Judge which comparable sales are truly relevant to the property being appraised
TASK 06
Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends.
AI DOES
Scrapes listings, runs trend analysis, and flags patterns in price and sales data
YOU DO
Apply local knowledge and professional judgment to interpret what the numbers really mean
TASK 07
Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary.
AI DOES
Cross-checks buyer, seller, and price data against public records and flags likely errors
YOU DO
Apply local market knowledge and legal context to decide what corrections are truly right
TASK 08
Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
AI DOES
Matches legal description text against digital county records and flags mismatches
YOU DO
Catch subtle errors, odd boundary language, and recording mistakes that need local knowledge
TASK 09
Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property.
AI DOES
Searches public records, tax databases, and deeds to match properties with owners
YOU DO
Resolve disputed, unclear, or complex ownership cases that require legal judgment
TASK 10
Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.
AI DOES
Organizes property records, flags missing data, and drafts inventory summaries from existing databases
YOU DO
Verify field conditions, confirm boundary changes, and apply jurisdiction-specific exemption rules
TASK 11
Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
AI DOES
Reads and summarizes income statements, flags unusual costs, and organizes data into comparison tables
YOU DO
Apply local market knowledge to judge if numbers are realistic and credible
TASK 12
Estimate building replacement costs, using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
AI DOES
Pulls cost data from manuals, runs replacement cost formulas, and flags comparable estimates
YOU DO
Inspect the actual building and apply local market judgment to the final number
TASK 13
Explain real and personal property taxes to property owners.
AI DOES
Drafts plain-language explanations of property tax rules, definitions, and FAQs
YOU DO
Read the room and answer follow-up questions with local knowledge and empathy
TASK 14
Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.
AI DOES
Analyzes comparable property data and flags inconsistencies across assessment categories
YOU DO
Apply local context, legal standards, and community fairness to finalize the system
TASK 15
Draw land diagrams to be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
AI DOES
Generates draft land diagrams and sketch layouts from parcel data or descriptions
YOU DO
Verify field measurements and legal boundaries before signing off
TASK 16
Determine taxability of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis.
AI DOES
Pulls comparable sales, runs market trend models, and flags income/expense patterns
YOU DO
Walk the property, measure structures, and make the final taxability call
TASK 17
Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.
AI DOES
Drafts plain-language value explanations, summarizes comparable sales data, and prepares hearing talking points
YOU DO
Read the room, answer tough follow-up questions live, and build trust with upset property owners
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
AI DOES
Pulls comps, calculates values, and drafts reports
YOU DO
Verify assumptions and defend your judgment
About this analysis
55% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19
Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
AI DOES
Drafts interview question lists and summarizes notes from interviews
YOU DO
Build trust with people and read between the lines during real conversations
TASK 20SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
AI DOES
Pulls comps and calculates baseline valuations
YOU DO
Judge local factors and market nuance
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 21
Conduct regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in property due to construction or demolition.
AI DOES
Flags properties with likely changes using permit data and aerial imagery
YOU DO
Visit sites in person to confirm what actually changed on the ground
TASK 22
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.
AI DOES
Organizes comparable sales data, drafts valuation summaries, and flags key facts to support testimony
YOU DO
Show up in person, answer questions under oath, and defend your professional judgment in real time
TASK 23SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.
AI DOES
Aggregates market data and tracks price trends
YOU DO
Interpret what the numbers mean locally
About this analysis
32% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 24SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments.
AI DOES
Pulls data and calculates basic trend metrics
YOU DO
Interpret what the numbers mean locally
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 25SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
AI DOES
Analyzes market data and predicts price trends
YOU DO
Judge what data means for this specific area
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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

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

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.

Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.

Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.

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

Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary.

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

Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property.

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

Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.

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

Explain real and personal property taxes to property owners.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.

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

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

Practice AI.Use your judgment.

Practice AI.
Use your judgment.