Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
13-2022.00

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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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  • 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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SVP Range
(7.0 to < 8.0)

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Conventional — Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Enterprising — Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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Realistic — Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Investigative — Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
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Artistic — Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
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Social — Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wage data for Property Appraisers and Assessors.
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Median wages (2023)
$29.63 hourly, $61,630 annual
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Employment (2023)
83,900 employees
Projected growth (2023-2033)
Average (3% to 5%)
Projected job openings (2023-2033)
6,900
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Top industries (2023)
Government (36% employed in this sector)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data external site and 2023-2033 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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