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Real Estate Appraiser and Assessor

Appraises real property to determine its value for purchase, sales, investment, mortgage or loan purposes.

Annual openings

158

Median wage

n/a

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Growth 2024–2034

+14%

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Career requirements

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Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Credential detail

Some Appraiser jobs require licenses, with more information about licenses here

Work experience

No previous work experience is required.

Is this work a fit?

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Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerMay vary
  • OutdoorsYes
  • With your handsNo

Interests it draws on

  • Sales
  • Real Estate

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
  2. Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
  3. Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
  4. Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
  5. Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.
  6. Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.
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