Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

/ Bachelor's Degree, Career Discovery, Conventional (Organizers), Enterprising (Persuaders)

Career Overview

Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Also Known As

  • Appraiser
  • Assessor
  • Commercial Appraiser
  • Real Estate Appraiser

Alternate Job Titles

  • Appraisal Manager
  • Appraisal Reviewer
  • Appraisal Specialist
  • Appraiser
  • Assessor
  • Bank Appraiser
  • Certified Real Estate Appraiser
  • Certified Residential Appraiser
  • Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
  • City Assessor
  • Claims Appraiser
  • Claims Staff Appraiser
  • Commercial Appraiser
  • Commercial Real Estate Appraiser
  • County Assessor

What You'll Do

In this role, your typical responsibilities include:

  • 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.

Knowledge You'll Use

You'll need solid knowledge in these areas:

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Building and Construction
  • Customer and Personal Service

Essential Skills

Success in this career requires strong skills in:

  1. Reading Comprehension

Key Abilities

This career requires key abilities in:

  • Near Vision
  • Oral Comprehension
  • Speech Recognition
  • Written Comprehension
  • Speech Clarity
  • Oral Expression
  • Written Expression
  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Inductive Reasoning
  • Category Flexibility

Work Style

People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Cautiousness
  • Self-Confidence

What Matters in This Career

This career tends to satisfy these work values:

  • Independence
  • Support
  • Working Conditions
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

Education & Preparation

Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience Needed: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

Education Details: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Experience Required: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Technology You'll Use

Popular Technologies & Software

  • Apple iOS
  • Google Workspace software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Yardi software

Tools & Equipment

  • Appraisal, mapping, and comparison data reporting systems
  • Carbon monoxide detectors
  • Desktop computers
  • Electronic flood maps
  • Electronic maps
  • Flood Insights
  • Handheld distance meters
  • Laptop computers
  • Laser measuring devices
  • Mapping and geographic analysis systems
  • Mapping or location-based analysis systems
  • Personal digital assistants PDA
  • Real estate mapping and property description systems
  • Ultrasonic distance measurers

Work Environment

  • E-Mail
  • Telephone Conversations
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Time Pressure
  • Freedom to Make Decisions

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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.

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