Commercial Appraiser Interview Questions

16 What methods do you use to determine the taxability and value of properties?
17 Share an experience in which you successfully defended the assessed value of a property to the owners or in a hearing. What communication or other methods made you successful?
18 How do you effectively determine the appraisal value of properties? What factors do you consider most important?
19 How do you determine values of new construction and major improvements?
20 Describe an effective system you established to assess property.
21 What is the state of the data you have kept on parcels you have assessed? What is something you would like to improve in your data records?
22 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
23 Describe the state of your assessment rolls. What is one thing you would like to improve?
24 How would you rate your writing skills? (Ask for an example that demonstrates great writing skills.)
25 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
26 Share an experience in which analyzing trends helped you assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments.
27 How do you ensure accuracy of information regarding transfers of property?
28 Share an experience in which your ability to consider the costs or benefits of a potential action helped you choose the most appropriate action.
29 How do you keep up-to-date with property changes?
30 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)