Using county appraisals in property analysis

[Dillion Burns]

I am generally just curious on how people use county property appraisals to help asses whether they are getting a good deal on a property or not. 

For example, I found a property on the MLS running at 220k, but the county appraisal for that property is at 197k.

I know other things go into analysis, but I am just curious:

- If this would mean the seller is simply asking to much for their property? 

- What are your next steps. Would you get it privately appraised to see if there is a difference?

- Would you use this county appraisal as a possible offer number to the seller?

Thank you!