How to hire a tax appraiser

How to hire a tax appraiser, step by step

Here's a step-by-step tax appraiser hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your tax appraiser job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a tax appraiser for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A tax appraiser's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, tax appraisers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of tax appraisers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Tax Appraiser	Description	Hourly rate
   Tax Appraiser	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.	$13-32
   Real Estate Appraiser	Reading Teachers are specialists in helping individuals increase their reading and literacy levels. Their duties include implementing lessons appealing to different learning styles, diagnosing literacy disorders, and helping students overcome reading difficulties... Show more	$17-38
   Residential Appraiser	Just as the name suggests, the residential appraiser assesses buildings and properties before it is sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. They evaluate properties by establishing market value and property ratings... Show more	$13-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Dispute Resolution
   • Residential Properties
   • Property Characteristics
   • Market Value
   • Appraisal Review
   • Appeals
   • Customer Service
   • Property Tax Purposes
   • Real Estate Property
   • GIS

   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.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, tax appraisers' average salary in florida is 43% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level tax appraisers 58% less than senior-level tax appraisers.
   • Certifications. A tax appraiser 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 tax appraiser's salary.

   Average tax appraiser salary

   $43,587yearly

   $20.96 hourly rate

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   Entry-level tax appraiser salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a tax appraiser job description

   A job description for a tax appraiser 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 tax appraiser job description:

   Tax appraiser job description example

   
   76354
   
   Posted
   
   14-Jul-2022
   
   Service line
   
   Advisory Segment
   
   Role type
   
   Full-time
   
   Areas of Interest
   
   Valuations/Appraisal
   
   Location(s)
   
   Atlanta - Georgia - United States of America, Austin - Texas - United States of America, Birmingham - Alabama - United States of America, Charleston - South Carolina - United States of America, Charlotte - North Carolina - United States of America, Columbia - South Carolina - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Greenville - South Carolina - United States of America, Houston - Texas - United States of America, Jacksonville - Florida - United States of America, Miami - Florida - United States of America, Nashville - Tennessee - United States of America, Orlando - Florida - United States of America, Tampa - Florida - United States of America
   
   **JOB SUMMARY**
   
   Prepares valuations for financial and tax reporting purposes including fee simple, leased fee and leasehold interests on real estate assets with limited supervision and oversight, training, and mentoring by supervisory Appraiser or Manager. Prepares real estate appraisal reports, including entering data in the property database, taking photos of the subject and comparables and driving the neighborhood. Confirms data, conducts discussions with market participants, and performs additional research as necessary. Typical assignments include purchase price allocations, impairment testing valuations, finance lease testing, and other financial and tax reporting common intended uses.
   
   **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
   
   Prepares written reports from cover to cover with minimal analytical guidance of a senior appraiser or manager.
   
   Prepares and completes analysis and research for properties assigned into a full appraisal report. (To be reviewed by Managing Director)
   
   Utilizes Argus Enterprise (cash flow software) and 3rd party databases to compile data for appraisal report.
   
   Utilizes Microsoft Word and Excel to complete the analysis. Must be proficient in both.
   
   Examines and analyzes income producing properties and writes an analysis based on market comparisons.
   
   Has knowledge and experience conducting all three approaches to value: cost, sales and income capitalization.
   
   Analyzes past revenue and expense performance and projects a stabilized operating statement.
   
   Other duties may be assigned
   
   **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**
   
   No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide 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) from four-year college or university. Two to Four years of related experience.
   
   Experience and/or training in Commercial Real Estate Appraising and Valuation Services preferred.
   
   **CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES**
   
   State certified in at least one state, MAI candidate or designation
   
   **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 information.
   
   **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 comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
   
   **OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES**
   
   Must be proficient in Argus, MS Word and MS Excel. Good writing skills.
   
   **SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY**
   
   Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.
   
   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

   There are a few common ways to find tax appraisers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your tax appraiser job on Zippia to find and recruit tax appraiser 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 tax appraisers, 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 tax appraiser

   Once you have selected a candidate for the tax appraiser position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new tax appraiser. 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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