Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
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Updated 2022

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

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Tasks

  • 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.
  • Inspect personal or business property.
  • Locate and record data on sales of comparable property using specialized software, internet searches, or personal records.
  • Recommend loan amounts based on the value of property being used as collateral.
  • Take photographs of property.
  • Testify in court as to the value of a piece of tangible property.
  • Update appraisals when property has been improved, damaged, or has otherwise changed.
  • Verify that property matches legal descriptions or certifications.
  • Write and submit appraisal reports for property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment.
  • Write descriptions of the property being appraised.
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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education
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SVP Range
2-4 years of preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)

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Median wages (2021)
$29.49 hourly, $61,340 annual
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Employment (2020)
78,700 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030)
Slower than average (1% to 5%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030)
6,300
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2021 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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