What does the assessors look at when determining an assessment?

Assessors look at a property the same way a potential buyer looks at a property, and considers the same factors a potential buyer considers. Examples of important factors are the following: location, interior condition, house size, kitchen quality, and bath quality. Assessors examine many qualities and conditions and then look for comparable properties that have sold in the neighborhood. Since no two houses are identical, adjustments are made for differing characteristics to determine the assessment. Thus the assessment is an estimate of market value.