Research Reports from the Department of Operations

Authors

Teunis J. Ott

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

11-1-1976

Abstract

A methodology is developed for the second stage of a Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal System, which corrects the estimated assessed values of properties for their location. Recent sales close to the parcel in question are given heavier weight than other sales. The methodology is based on constructing a response surface, where the optimal response surface minimizes a weighted average of the sum of squared residuals and a quantity that represents the smoothness of the response surface. An algorithm, for which convergence has been proven, is provided for finding the optimal response surface.

Keywords

Operations research, Real property--Valuation--Computer programs, Response surfaces (Statistics)

Publication Title

Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University

Issue

Technical memorandum no. 415

Rights

This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use

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