Overview

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Day-to-Day

• Calculate the value of property based on comparisons to recent sales, estimated cost to reproduce, and anticipated property income streams.
• Create and maintain a database of completed appraisals.
• Determine the appropriate type of valuation to make, such as fair market, replacement, or liquidation, based on the needs of the property owner.
• Document physical characteristics of property such as measurements, quality, and design.
• Forecast the value of property.

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Property Appraiser

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Pathways to this Career

Here are few pathways you can take to become a Property Appraiser. Click on a pathway to learn more about it.

Associate's Degree

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📚 College

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Bachelor's Degree

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📚 College

Finish in 4-5+ years

Hybrid College

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📚 College

Finish in 2-5 years

Vocational School

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📚 Training

Finish in 6 months - 2 years

Workforce Development Program

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Finish in 6 months - 2 years

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Business & Finance

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