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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.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
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Preparation level

Job Zone 4
Usually requires considerable preparation, commonly a bachelor's degree and related experience.
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Leading skill

Reading Comprehension
A highly important skill for Appraisers of Personal and Business Property.
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Core knowledge

English Language
A leading knowledge area used in Appraisers of Personal and Business Property.
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Career interest

Conventional
One of the strongest interest themes associated with this work.
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Typical work activity

Getting Information
One of the occupation's most important kinds of work.
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Day-to-day work

10 examples
Write descriptions of the property being appraised.
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Software and tools

12 tools listed
Examples: Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Windows.
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Reading Comprehension
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Writing
  4. 4Active Listening
  5. 5Speaking
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1English Language
  2. 2Customer and Personal Service
  3. 3Mathematics
  4. 4Administrative
  5. 5Administration and Management
  6. 6Computers and Electronics

Abilities

  1. 1Near Vision
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Oral Expression
  4. 4Speech Recognition
  5. 5Written Comprehension
  6. 6Deductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Conventional
  2. 2Enterprising
  3. 3Realistic
  4. 4Investigative
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Social

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Integrity
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Dependability
  5. 5Self-Confidence
  6. 6Achievement Orientation

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Analyzing Data or Information
  3. 3Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  4. 4Processing Information
  5. 5Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  6. 6Documenting/Recording Information

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Telephone Conversations
  3. 3Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  4. 4Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
  5. 5Freedom to Make Decisions
  6. 6Contact With Others

Representative tasks

  • 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.

Software and tools

Microsoft Office software · hot technologyMicrosoft Word · hot technologyMicrosoft Windows · hot technologyMicrosoft PowerPoint · hot technologyMicrosoft Outlook · hot technologyMicrosoft Excel · hot technologyMicrosoft Access · hot technologyYardi software · hot technologyHP 49G+ Appraiser Fee CalculatorWinGapCPR Visual EstimatorCost estimating software

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