Property Appraiser

There is more to a property appraiser that just determining the amount of taxes a property owner has to pay. A property appraiser is just that! A property appraiser is obligated to place a fair and just on each property they appraise.

The role of setting the amount of taxes to be paid as a result of the appraised value of a property is that of the various taxing authorities. These authorities use property appraisers as a base for setting the millage rate. So, in a manner of speaking, your taxes could go up or down, not due to the property appraised value but due to millage rates set by the taxing authorities. Your tax bill is determined by the total taxes required of the appropriate authorities.

Real estate value goes up and down because of various factors. Especially in California constant growth population and development continually drive the value upward in most areas. Factors influencing value include property use, the size and condition of improvements on the site and the local real estate market. For example, in the mid to late 1980's, there was a downturn in residential values in some parts due to depressed market conditions. In recent years, however, have seen a resurgence of sales activity that have increased land and improvement values in most areas.

Income-producing properties known as commercial real estate is valued using a more complex set of criteria considering income and expense data, comparable sales in the area, condition of improvements, etc. Even though a commercial property may be closed, boarded up or otherwise inactive, there is always a value in the property which must be appraised using accepted appraisal standards.

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