How is an independent appraisal done? An independent appraisal is conducted on an individual basis using specific data about a home and recent comparable sales in a neighborhood.
  How is a tax appraisal done? A tax appraisal is a mass appraisal done by computer.

“‘We’re mass appraisal, and that is very important,’ [Patrick] Lafferty [director, Shelby County Property Assessor’s Answer Center and appraisal services] said. ‘We appraise property 338 real estate parcels at one time.’” The Daily News, Memphis.

For more details on tax appraisals please visit these Shelby County Assessor of Property web sites.

http://www.assessor.shelby.tn.us/why_reappraisal.asp

http://www.assessor.shelby.tn.us/how_reappraisal.asp
  Why is Stephenson and Associates the best choice for a professional real estate appraisal? Stephenson and Associates offers you the best value for your money because of their investment in technology, years of experience, and local knowledge.

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