What happens if the field inspectors are denied entry?
The property will be appraised on the spot at the highest reasonable value and left on a blue card for the owner to review. If the owner disagrees with the assessment, he/she will still have the opportunity to call and reschedule an inspection so that the property can be more accurately assessed. Why inspect each property? The interior and exterior of a property can significantly affect its value. When examining the interior of a structure, inspectors are looking for specific things that could affect the propertys value, such as interior wall construction, number of bathrooms, type of heat, air conditioning other than wall units, percentage of the basement area finished for recreation or apartment use, and, when appropriate, the percentage of finished half story and attic area. The exterior inspection covers the size, story height, roof structure, type of foundation, and outside walls of each structure on the property, including garages and any other additional buildings. The physical
