Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (3%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 28 (93%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 1 (3%)

• Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Complete and maintain assessment rolls that show the assessed values and status of all property in a municipality.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Explain real and personal property taxes to property owners.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Conduct regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in property due to construction or demolition.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Estimate building replacement costs, using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Draw land diagrams to be used in appraisal reports to support findings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Approve applications for property tax exemptions or deductions.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Determine taxability of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.Little or no AI speed-up · core task