How to hire a personal property assessor

How to hire a personal property assessor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step personal property assessor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a personal property assessor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new personal property assessor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the personal property assessor you need to hire. Certain personal property assessor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect personal property assessor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of personal property assessors.

   Type of Personal Property Assessor	Description	Hourly rate
   Personal Property Assessor	Appraisers and assessors of real estate provide an estimate of the value of land and the buildings on the land usually before it is sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed.	$21-40
   Assessor	The duties of an assessor depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around gathering extensive data, conducting inspections and assessments, taking photos or videos for documentation, and performing research and analysis, utilizing the findings to come up with a conclusion... Show more	$14-48

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Real Estate
   • Data Collection
   • Real Property
   • Property Tax
   • Market Value
   • Property Values
   • Property Management

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and operate in-house CAMA system for all property assessment activities.
   • Screen and perform intake for incoming patients, utilizing inclusion/exclusion criteria to assist in determining patient-study efficacy and beneficence.
   • Update of property descriptions via multiple CAMA platforms.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your personal property assessor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A personal property assessor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, personal property assessors' average salary in florida is 37% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level personal property assessors 48% less than senior-level personal property assessors.
   • Certifications. A personal property assessor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a personal property assessor's salary.

   Average personal property assessor salary

   $61,309yearly

   $29.48 hourly rate

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   Entry-level personal property assessor salary

   $44,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a personal property assessor job description

   A job description for a personal property assessor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a personal property assessor job description:

   Personal property assessor job description example

   
   58699
   
   Posted
   
   28-Mar-2022
   
   Service line
   
   Advisory Segment
   
   Role type
   
   Full-time
   
   Areas of Interest
   
   Valuations/Appraisal
   
   Location(s)
   
   Denver - Colorado - United States of America
   
   **JOB SUMMARY**
   
   Prepares Property Condition Reports (PCR) complete with estimated costs to remedy the physical
   
   deficiencies observed by a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA).
   
   Characteristics of responsible projects:
   
   Complexity: High
   
   Risk: High
   
   Purpose: Debt, high risk equity, lease termination, specialty scope
   
   Type of Assets: High-rise office building, complex industrial sites
   
   **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
   
   Prepare complex Property Condition Reports (PCR)
   
   Conducts walk-through surveys to assess condition of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems,
   
   structure and foundations, interiors, common areas, exterior walls, windows, roofs, and site work
   
   improvements.
   
   Interviews property owners, occupants, key site personnel and local government officials to obtain
   
   information concerning the subject property's condition.
   
   Reviews repair/improvement cost information, certificate(s) of occupancy, maintenance reports and logs,
   
   Building and Fire Department inspection reports, and similar information.
   
   Takes document photographs of representative systems, conditions, and physical deficiencies.
   
   Prepares estimated costs to remedy building deficiencies.
   
   May act as subject manager expert in area of expertise may include Seismic, ADA, MEP, or other
   
   specialties.
   
   Performs other duties as assigned.
   
   **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**
   
   No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical
   
   guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.
   
   **QUALIFICATIONS**
   
   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
   
   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
   
   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
   
   functions.
   
   **EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE**
   
   Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in architecture, engineering or construction management.
   
   Minimum 8 years commercial building evaluation or commercial design experience with a general
   
   understanding of all building systems: site work, structural, building envelope, and MEP.
   
   **CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES**
   
   Certification as either a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
   
   **COMMUNICATION SKILLS**
   
   Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
   
   Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
   
   Ability to effectively present technical information to non-technical clients.
   
   **FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE**
   
   Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures
   
   such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.
   
   **REASONING ABILITY**
   
   Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve
   
   problems in standard situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
   
   **OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES**
   
   Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite Products).
   
   Excellent time management and organizational skills. The position requires simultaneously
   
   managing electronic deliverables for several ongoing assignments.
   
   **SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY**
   
   Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for managing multiple project deadlines at one time. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.
   
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   • Colorado Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the **Senior Property Condition Assessor** position is **$60,000 annually or [$28.84 per hour]** and the maximum salary for the **Senior Property Condition Assessor** position is **$70,000 annually [or $33.65 per hour].** The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
   
   CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
   
   NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
   
   CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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5. Post your job

   To find the right personal property assessor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with personal property assessors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit personal property assessors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your personal property assessor job on Zippia to find and recruit personal property assessor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit personal property assessors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new personal property assessor

   Once you've selected the best personal property assessor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new personal property assessor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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