Appraisers & Assessors of Real Estate

Also Called: Appraiser, Assessor, Real Estate Appraiser, Valuation Consultant

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$36,230

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Appraisers & Assessors of Real Estate do

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

  • 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.
  • Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business • Retail Sales and Services

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Work Context

  • Telephone
  • Electronic Mail
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Freedom to Make Decisions

Tools

  • Electronic charts or maps or atlases
  • Laser measuring systems
  • Carbon monoxide analyzer
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Database software
Microsoft Access
Video conferencing software
Google Meet
Analytical or scientific software
Construction Management Software ProEst
WinGap

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
administrative services
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
building and construction
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Experience

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.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Real Estate Sales Agents

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Architectural & Civil Drafters

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Appraisers & Assessors of Real Estate Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Andrews University

    Berrien Springs, MI

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Independence
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Stress Tolerance

Values

  • Independence
  • Support
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Appraisers & Assessors of Real Estate across the country typically make.

$17.42 / hour
$36,230 /year

Entry Level

$29.63 / hour
$61,630 /year

Median Level

$56.05 / hour
$116,580 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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