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Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
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.
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

On-the-Job Training: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

Detailed Work Activities

Appraise property values.
Compile data or documentation.
Create databases to store electronic data.
Maintain data in information systems or databases.
Determine operational procedures.
Write reports or evaluations.
Forecast economic, political, or social trends.
Inspect items for damage or defects.
Gather information in order to provide services to clients.
Enter information into databases or software programs.
Implement financial decisions.
Record images needed to address work issues.
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
Appraise property values.
Update computer database information.
Verify information or specifications.
Write reports or evaluations.
Write informational material.

Tasks

Testify in court as to the value of a piece of tangible property.
Forecast the value of property.
Write descriptions of the property being appraised.
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.
Calculate the value of property based on comparisons to recent sales, estimated cost to reproduce, and anticipated property income streams.
Locate and record data on sales of comparable property using specialized software, internet searches, or personal records.
Write and submit appraisal reports for property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment.
Inspect personal or business property.
Create and maintain a database of completed appraisals.
Take photographs of property.
Verify that property matches legal descriptions or certifications.
Update appraisals when property has been improved, damaged, or has otherwise changed.
Recommend loan amounts based on the value of property being used as collateral.

Work Styles

Persistence

Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Achievement/Effort

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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