Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
What you’d do
- Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
- Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
- Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
- Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
- Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
- Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.
- Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.
- Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends.
Skills that matter
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Writing
- Complex Problem Solving
How to get there
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Also called
- Appraiser
- Assessor
- Commercial Appraiser
- Real Estate Appraiser
- Certified Real Estate Appraiser
- Certified Residential Appraiser
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