AI exposure by occupation, O*NET 13-2023.00

Will AI replace Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate?

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate: AI can already handle 21 of 28 tasks; the work mostly needs a standard-tier model.

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Every task, scored

The 28 tasks O*NET 30.3 lists for Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate, from most to least exposed. 21 reach 60 or more, the level at which AI already handles a task.

Task AI exposure Evidence Model tier Importance
Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records. 80 Estimated Efficient 4.1
Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates. 80 Estimated Standard 3.4
Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential. 75 Estimated Standard 4.7
Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards. 75 Estimated Efficient 4.7
Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports. 75 Estimated Frontier 4.7
Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values. 75 Estimated Efficient 4.6
Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information. 75 Estimated Standard 4.1
Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property. 75 Estimated Standard 4.1
Examine income records and operating costs of income properties. 75 Estimated Standard 3.8
Draw land diagrams to be used in appraisal reports to support findings. 75 Estimated Frontier 3.3
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property. 75 Estimated Standard 3.2
Explain real and personal property taxes to property owners. 75 Estimated Efficient 2.5
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments. 65 Estimated Efficient 4.7
Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary. 65 Estimated Efficient 4.3
Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values. 65 Estimated Standard 3.9
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. 65 Estimated Standard 3.9
Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions. 65 Estimated Efficient 3.8
Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property. 65 Estimated Frontier 3.7
Conduct regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in property due to construction or demolition. 65 Estimated Standard 3.3
Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings. 65 Estimated Standard 2.8
Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends. 65 Observed Standard 4.4
Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments. 40 Observed Efficient 4.2
Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets. 20 Estimated Efficient 4.6
Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value. 20 Estimated Efficient 4.4
Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values. 20 Estimated Efficient 4.2
Determine taxability of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis. 20 Estimated Efficient 3.0
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised. 15 Estimated No tier 4.2
Estimate building replacement costs, using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators. 15 Estimated No tier 3.8

Observed: scored from AI use recorded in the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026 release), 2 of 28 tasks. Estimated: scored from the task's O*NET 30.3 work activity, 26 of 28. Importance is O*NET's 1 to 5 rating of how central the task is. Model tier is the lowest tier that can do the task under the published rubric; "No tier" marks hands-on work.

The model tier this role needs

A standard-tier model or lower covers 82% of the role's importance-weighted task work. 93% of the work is something AI can address at some tier, and 7% is hands-on.

Efficient, standard and frontier tiers come from the JobRoute model tier reference. The recommended tier is the lowest one that covers 80% of the work AI can address. How the method works.

Wages, employment and outlook

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) publishes no national employment or wage figure for this O*NET occupation.

Adjacent roles

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Questions about Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate and AI

Will AI replace Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate?

AI already handles 21 of the 28 tasks O*NET lists for this occupation, at a task exposure of 60 or more, and the role's importance-weighted exposure is 58 out of 100. JobRoute scores tasks, not whole jobs, so the score shows how much of the work changes rather than whether the job disappears.

What is the AI exposure of Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate?

58 out of 100 on JobRoute's task exposure measure, the importance-weighted average of the role's O*NET task scores. Higher means more of the work is AI-doable today. 2 of the 28 task scores are observed in the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026 release), and the other 26 are estimated from each task's O*NET work activity.

Which Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate tasks can AI already do?

The tasks with the highest exposure are: Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records; Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates; Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential. They are three of the 21 tasks that reach 60 or more.

What AI model tier does this role need?

A standard-tier model or lower covers 82% of the role's importance-weighted task work. JobRoute assigns each task the lowest tier that can do it under a published rubric and recommends the lowest tier that covers 80% of the work AI can address.

How to cite

Data version 2026-11-02, JobRoute method v1.0.0. Download all occupations or this occupation as JSON. Methodology.

JobRoute (2026). AI exposure: Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate. Data version 2026-11-02, method v1.0.0. Built on O*NET 30.3, BLS OEWS May 2025 and the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026). CC BY 4.0. https://www.jobroute.ai/jobs/appraisers-and-assessors-of-real-estate

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