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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.

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  • 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.
  • Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.
  • Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.
  • Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends.

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Interests involved in this work

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Hands-on

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

2.7 / 7

Investigative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

2.9 / 7

Creative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

1.6 / 7

Helping people

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

2.6 / 7

Enterprising

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

4.9 / 7

Organizing

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

5.8 / 7

Skills to explore

Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

2025-08

3.6 / 5

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

2025-08

3.5 / 5

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

2025-08

3.5 / 5

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

2025-08

3.4 / 5

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

2025-08

3.4 / 5

Complex Problem Solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

2025-08

3.1 / 5

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

2025-08

3.0 / 5

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

2025-08

2.9 / 5

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

2025-08

2.9 / 5

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

2025-08

2.8 / 5

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Source preparation category: Job Zone 4 of 5 · 2025-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.

Related study fields

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Source & methodology

O*NET-SOC code 13-2023.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.

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