Property Appraiser

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Ideal for those passionate about valuing unique items like art and antiques.
Play a crucial role in determining property values for sales and investments.
Discover the stories behind each piece while assessing its true worth.

💰 Earn $64K-$108K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 3.9% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

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.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

6,900 Annually

Median Earnings

$82,590 in California

$61,630 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Job security

Deep Dive

Property Appraiser

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Hybrid College

A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Workforce Development Program

A workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years