Residential Market Analyst - APPRAISER

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The Residential Market Analyst is responsible for properly discovering, listing, valuing, and defending appealed property values for residential real property parcels in Sedgwick County. This position will assist with research, verification, and assemblage of all residential real estate economic market data. Collection of data will be accomplished through various local, regional, and national sources including industry publications, online sources, surveys, interviews, and onsite inspections. This position will also have responsibilities in the tracking, reviewing, and discussions regarding pending Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) cases. This is accomplished through properly applied mass appraisal techniques in accordance with the State of Kansas Statutes and the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Property Valuation (PVD), directives and guidelines, office policies and procedures, and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).

Market research and documentation.

• Assist in the verification of local real estate transactions through interviews and on-site inspections.
• Retrieve information as needed from internal and external sources.
• Design and run queries to assemble data reports using Access, Excel, SPSS, and other applications.
• Review and analyze market information for significance and validity.
• Gather, verify, organize, and present market data in various report formats.
• Develop and maintain information databases and spreadsheets.

Annual property appeals.

• Fully explain property values and the appraisal process to property owners and/or their representatives as needed.
• Prepare and review documentation for Board of Tax Appeals cases.
• Represent the County at various levels of appeals including Board of Tax Appeals.
• Analyze owner submitted data and county model information for accuracy and possible case resolution.
• Document appealed case progress and resolution processes on corresponding Orion appeal record.
• Manage and archive records and documents from completed upper-level appeals as directed.

Final reconciliation of values.

• Develop a final opinion of market value for each parcel of property as assigned.
• Review all appropriate market information to establish accurate appraised values utilizing market models.
• Reconcile final value estimates by reviewing various approaches to value.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Three years of experience in new construction, real estate, appraisal, appraisal appeals, data management or analysis, or drafting. Must successfully pass the following courses within three years of hire date: International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Course – Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal, IAAO Course – Income Approach to Valuation, IAAO Course – Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), Kansas Property Tax Law, Kansas Personal Property and Assessment, Orion Introduction and Overview of Basic Functionality, Orion Sales File Development. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid U.S. driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must have a properly registered and licensed passenger vehicle to use on a daily basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Three years of mass appraisal experience. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. At least one mass appraisal designation: Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE), Residential Evaluation Specialist (RES), Assessment Administration Specialist (AAS), Mass Appraisal Specialist (MAS), or Registered Mass Appraiser (RMA) required.

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