Appraisers & Assessors of Real Estate
Appraiser, Assessor, Commercial Appraiser, Real Estate Appraiser
What they do:
Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Knowledge
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- geography
Engineering and Technology
- building and construction
- computers and electronics
Business
- customer service
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Math
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Cautiousness
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Self-Confidence
- Achievement Orientation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft Access
- Yardi software
Video conferencing software
- Google Meet
Analytical or scientific software
- Construction Management Software ProEst
- MicroSolve CAMA
Education
Education: (rated 4 of 5)
bachelor's degree or
associate's degree
usually needed
associate's degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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