Real Property Appraisal Aide

Job Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Real Property Appraisal Aide, where you'll play a vital role in supporting property valuation and assessment processes. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced appraisers, contribute to accurate property evaluations, and develop expertise in real estate analysis. Your efforts will help ensure fair property tax assessments and support community development initiatives. If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about real estate and data analysis, this role is perfect for you!

Duties

• Assist in collecting data on residential and commercial properties through field inspections and research.
• Support appraisers in analyzing property features, legal descriptions, and market conditions to determine accurate valuations.
• Prepare detailed reports on property values, including summaries of property characteristics and market trends.
• Use Microsoft Office tools, spreadsheets, and GIS software to organize data and generate visual maps for appraisal reports.
• Conduct quantitative research and data analysis to support property tax assessments and valuation decisions.
• Review appraisal reports for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with Fair Housing regulations and appraisal standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients, property owners, and team members to gather information and clarify appraisal details.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial concepts, and property valuation techniques.
• Experience or familiarity with construction processes, legal descriptions, and real estate market analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel spreadsheets, GIS mapping tools, and financial software.
• Ability to perform detailed data collection, quantitative research, and financial report writing.
• Understanding of residential and commercial property appraisal methods, including fair housing regulations.
• Excellent math skills combined with analytical thinking for property value analysis and data interpretation.
• Effective client communication skills to explain appraisal findings clearly and professionally.

This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your expertise in real estate appraisal while contributing meaningfully to community development efforts.

Minimum Qualifications
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree; or,

B. Two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in real property valuation or assessment, building construction or in a skilled building trade; or,

C. Possession of a real estate license and one (1) year of experience, or its part-time equivalent, in real estate sales; or,

D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

Pay: $49,803.00 - $61,725.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person