Commercial Real Estate Appraiser

Job Description

Job Description

OBJECTIVE : The Commercial Appraiser is instrumental in the valuation of commercial real estate using standard appraisal and mass appraisal techniques in accordance with Florida Statutes and Department of Revenue guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Inspects, classifies and appraises vacant and improved commercial, industrial, institutional and multifamily properties.
• Qualifies sales and correctly applies the Florida Department of Revenue Real Property Transfer Qualification Codes.
• Verifies sales with parties to sale and / or knowledgeable third parties.
• Uses online sales tools such as MLS, CoStar, SunBiz and other similar data resources.
• Documents and reconciles property sales data for model calibration and ratio study purposes.
• Performs market studies including collection of comparable sales data, income and expense data, and market derived capitalization rates, and studies market trends to make supportable valuation change recommendations to Assessments Manager.
• Creates, manages and assists in the maintenance and updating of Income Models and property records in the CAMA (computer assisted mass appraisal) system.
• Discusses assessments with property owners / representatives and makes value recommendations to Assessments Manager.
• Prepares for and presents evidence and testimony at Value Adjustment Board hearings and legal proceedings.
• Attends continuing education classes in accordance with Florida Statute for Certified General Appraisers or as required by other designations.
• Prepares and presents valuation estimates for meetings with Department of Revenue staff during in-depth audits.
• Other duties and task as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION :

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING : This position requires a background screening.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the professional for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Department :

Assessments- Commercial

Years of Experience :

3 years

Classification : Non-Exempt

Employment Type : Full-Time

Salary Range : $53,040 - $79,560

Manages Others : No

Required Education :

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Reports To :

Director of Assessments

Monday through Friday 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm