I've heard values are developed by computer. Is this correct?

Just as in many other fields, computers are useful in the assessment process. Assessors are trained to look for relationships between property characteristics and market value. By coding these characteristics and studying sales prices, assessors can estimate value by developing formulas and models. Computers are much faster and are capable of advanced analysis in this area. But despite these capabilities, common sense and assessor judgment are always required to verify assessments. Assessors most familiar with the neighborhoods and properties review all assessments.

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1. What is the assessor's role?
2. When I get my new assessment, who do I talk to about it and possibly contest the value?
3. How does the assessor value property?
4. What is market value?
5. I've heard values are developed by computer. Is this correct?
6. What will happen to my assessment if I improve my property?
7. Will my assessment go up if I repair my property?
8. How can my assessment change when I haven't done anything to my property?
9. Do all assessments change at the same rate?
10. How do I know if my assessment is correct?
11. Will I be notified if there is a change in my assessment?
12. What is the difference in value between an attached garage and an unattached garage?
13. If I add a shed to my property, will it increase my property valuation?
14. If I build a gazebo on my property, will it increase my property valuation.
15. Will a pool add value to my property?
16. Is landscaping included in my property valuation?
17. Is a driveways surfacing considered in the property valuation?
18. Will my fence have an effect on my property valuation?