Sr. Appraisal Analyst

Description

The Sr. Appraisal Analyst is considered an advanced or Senior level role and interacts with all phases of the appraisal process, ensuring project execution aligns with client contracts and company standards. The Senior Property Appraisal Analyst is responsible for performing advanced-level property appraisals, analyses, and assessments. This role involves determining the market value of residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial properties for taxation, investment, or other purposes. The position also includes mentoring junior appraisers, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal appraisal standards.

 Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced-level appraisals and assessments for various property types, including residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial properties.
• Analyze financial, market, and property data to determine accurate market values for taxation, investment, or other purposes.
• Oversee the execution of appraisal projects, ensuring alignment with client contracts and company quality standards.
• Prepare comprehensive appraisal reports that meet regulatory and professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing property appraisals.
• Collaborate with clients, legal representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve valuation disputes or inquiries.
• Mentor and guide junior appraisers, providing training and technical expertise.
• Stay informed about market trends, property valuation techniques, and relevant legislation.
• Represent the company in hearings, appeals, or court proceedings as an expert in property valuation. 

Scope and Impact 

The Sr. Appraisal Analyst assists with driving the organization’s ability to deliver precise and timely property valuations, reinforcing trust and credibility with clients and stakeholders. Contributes to organizational growth by optimizing appraisal processes and delivering actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. Enhances team capabilities and operational efficiency through knowledge sharing and mentorship. Positions the organization as a leader in the property appraisal industry by ensuring high-quality outputs and exceptional client service. 

The incumbent builds credible and trusting relationships and represents Tyler Technologies professionally to the client and public. Ensuring client satisfaction and a positive reference for future clients is imperative in this position. This includes collaborating and communicating (orally and in writing) effectively with the necessary internal and external parties (including staff, management, senior management, clients, vendors, property owners, the public) to deliver project per Company and client standards/requirements. This position may be considered a key point of contact for Appraisal Projects. 

Complexity

The Senior Appraisal Analyst operates in a highly complex environment that requires advanced analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to navigate multifaceted challenges. This role involves appraising diverse property types—residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial—each with unique valuation considerations, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics. The analyst must synthesize large volumes of data, including financial metrics, market trends, and property characteristics, to deliver precise and defensible valuations.

This role demands a high degree of problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making to address challenges and deliver accurate, timely, and compliant appraisals. The Senior Appraisal Analyst must also exhibit strategic foresight to anticipate and adapt to market changes and regulatory shifts, ensuring the organization's continued success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of mass appraisal experience (Residential/Agricultural & Commercial/Industrial), Reappraisal, new construction, Cost Market Valuations, and related appraisal service functions.
• Appraisal certifications and PMP certification are preferred.
• Experience with TAX CAMA systems, with a preference for multiple system experience.
• SQL experience preferred.
• County/municipal government property valuation/assessment in public or private sector experience is required.
• Expertise in manipulating computer/statistical models for property valuation.
• Strong knowledge of appraisal standards, state regulations, and experience passing state certifications.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of hearing/tracking module and assessment administration
• Excellent decision making, mathematical, analytical and root cause problem-solving skills
• Strong experience with Commercial and Residential Cost Systems (i.e. Marshall Swift, Boeckh, etc.)
• Strong initiative, interpersonal, collaboration and relationship building and customer service experience involving developing professional and trusting relationships with internal and external parties such as clients, vendors, employees, management, senior management, vendors, and relevant
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• Strong teambuilding and partnering skills involving conflict resolution, negotiating, and influencing clients to meet their needs and propose viable solutions
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with a proven track record of prioritizing and executing on multiple priorities successfully involving the ability to manage multiple projects and work streams successfully
• Strong written and oral communications including training, conveying, documenting, preparing, presenting various types of data to various audiences