Real estate appraiser educational requirements vary, depending on the specifications of each employer and the state in which the property assessment takes place. Many employers have the same requirements as the state does, including a license and certification. However, some employers may be able to employ someone for property assessment, that has lesser qualifications that that which is required by the state.

 

 

 

The specific types of property assessment will likely influence real estate appraisal education requirements. Each type of property assessment may require differing numbers of educational hours and the administration of different types of tests. 

 

 

 

For example, recommendations for a licensed residential property assessor or may require two thousand hours experience and one hundred and fifty hours of education, followed by an exam. If that same individual wished to become certified and licensed, they would need an extra five hundred hours experience and an extra fifty hours education, followed by a more comprehensive exam.

 

 

 

 

 

It is generally required that individuals wishing to become certified, have an associate’s degree or the equivalent in classroom experience. The classes required to become a real estate appraiser may be taken online or in person. Specific classes will vary slightly, depending where they are taken. The final exam must be taken in person so that the identity of the test taker can be verified.

 

 

The Nassau County property appraiser makes determinations about the fair market value on parcels of land within that county, including those parcels which have improvements such as homes or pools. The Nassau County property appraiser must appraise each piece of land within the county at least every five years, in accordance with state law.

 

 

 

Those properties which are larger, or include two or more parcels which have been combined, often incur a higher appraisal than smaller pieces of land. However, there are other factors which will influence the determination made by the Nassau County property appraiser. For example, farmland which is a large parcel, will incur a lesser appraisal than large pieces of land used simply as residential property.

 

 

 

In addition to the size of land and the size of the home, the location of the property is one of the most important factors used by the Nassau County property appraiser to determine the fair market value of a price of property in that county. Properties which are located near areas that have had a high percentage of foreclosures will be valued lowered than those found in areas that have not. 

 

 

Areas with a high rate of foreclosure often experience an increase in criminal and undesirable activity, making it difficult to sell homes in those areas. The inability to sell homes has a negative impact on their fair market value as determined by the Nassau County property appraiser.

 

 

The Miami-Dade County property appraiser helps to determine the tax burden for each property owner in that county based on the state laws in Florida. Florida has state laws which have stipulations about the manner in which the value of a property should be determined. This is done to ensure that every property owner in the state is subject to the same rules. However, there are some exceptions and exemptions.

 

 

 

When the real estate market had reached its peak in Florida, homes were being built at record rates. During that time, many contractors had utilized drywall which was later found to be contaminated. That drywall has not only led to the need for new walls in said homes, but it has also led to many other problems in buildings, such as the deterioration of pipes. Homes that have this problem can now be subject to zero taxation until the problem is fixed.

 

 

 

There are some specific rules which must be followed in order for a home to be valued at zero if it was built with the contaminated drywall. For example, the homeowner could not have known about the problem when they bought the home. In addition, any improvements which are separate from the home, such as pools, would still be subjected to taxation on the value of those improvements. Residents must file the appropriate paperwork in order to take advantage of this tax break and any other exemptions which may apply.

In order to be fairly taxed, homeowners in Florida must have their property accessed by the county property appraiser at least every five years. That does not however mean that the value of the property will be increased every five years. The Monroe County property appraiser places a fair market value on property within the county and that could mean that the value of the property has decreased, just as it has in many places in Florida.

 

 

 

There have been houses that have been damaged due to hurricanes or flooding and those values have decreased. There were also houses built with contaminated drywall which are currently appraised at zero by the Monroe County property appraiser until the problems can be fixed.

 

 

 

Besides the special circumstances which may have lowered the value of properties in Florida, there has also been an enormous decrease in the sales of properties throughout the state, which has resulted in a decrease in the value of many properties throughout the state.

 

 

 

There are standard rules which influence the value of properties as determined by the Monroe County property appraiser. For example, the size, location and upgrades on a piece of property, all influence the fair market value of that property. The rules which govern how much those factors influence the value, are standard across the state.

Bay County Florida claims to have the most beautiful beaches in the world, which certainly influences the desirability of properties in that county. The Bay County property appraiser takes the beaches and other community amenities into account when making a determination about the value of a piece of property.

 

 

 

Properties located near a body of water, are often valued higher than those which are not. In fact, towns and cities that are landlocked in Florida, have a lesser fair market value on properties, than those located near the ocean of the gulf. Properties located near lakes are also valued higher than those which are not located near a body of water. The Bay County property appraiser takes these factors into account when determining the fair market value of a piece of property.

 

 

 

However, bodies of water can lower the value of a piece of property if those bodies of water can cause difficulties for residents. For example, properties which are prone to flooding would have a lesser value. In addition, properties located near polluted bodies of water would also have lowered value. For example, oil spills can greatly reduce the value of home on the gulf, even when the oil has not reached the shores. 

 

 

 

The simple fear that the oil or other contaminates could affect the safety of those on the property; indicate that there should be a decrease in the value of that property. The Bay County property appraiser must consider the negatives as well as the positives of property located near the water.

Much of Okaloosa county, Florida borders the Gulf of Mexico. The recent oil spill from the Deep Water Horizon has caused great difficulties for residents on the Gulf, including a decrease in property values and tourism. 

 

 

The Okaloosa County property appraiser takes this factors into to account when making the determination about the value of a piece of property in that county.

 

 

Properties that could be directly effected by the oil spill, such as those located on the Gulf, would likely have a lesser value placed on that property. However, the tax bills for this year had already been determined, which means that residents would not likely see a decreased tax bill, even if they were directly effected by the oil spill. Yet, The county and state have allowed for residents to apply for exemptions and a decrease in taxes, if they were effected.

 

 

In addition, properties located off of the gulf in the county, may also be subjected to lowered taxes. Those that were considering buying property in the area, and those which were planning vacations, may have changed their minds as a result of the oil spill. These factors can impact properties that are not located on or near the gulf, but are within the county limits. 

 

 

The Okaloosa County property appraiser must take these factors into account when determining the fair market value of property, but they must also follow state laws.