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Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

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

Median salary

$65,420

Typical range

$38k – $123k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

    Entry / Junior

    $38,480

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

    Established

    $65,420

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

    Senior

    $94,090

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Key skills

A typical day

  • 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.

Fields of study

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