What is a tax appraiser and how to become one

Key steps to become a tax appraiser

1. Explore tax appraiser education requirements

   Most common tax appraiser degrees

   Bachelor's

   59.0 %

   Associate

   17.9 %

   Diploma

   10.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific tax appraiser skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Dispute Resolution	42.85%
   Residential Properties	16.95%
   Property Characteristics	9.70%
   Market Value	8.37%
   Appraisal Review	6.75%

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3. Complete relevant tax appraiser training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New tax appraisers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a tax appraiser based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real tax appraiser resumes.

4. Research tax appraiser duties and responsibilities

   • Assist with GIS projects and mapping, database projects, and general documentation management.
   • Plan and communicate with all stakeholders to minimize the number of appeals which save significant time and money for the department.
   • Provide detailed written reviews of residential properties ensuring USPAP guidelines, federal regulatory requirements and lender appraisal guidelines are met.
   • Update of property descriptions via multiple CAMA platforms.

5. Apply for tax appraiser jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a tax appraiser job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams