Appraisers, Real Estate

Job Description: Appraise real property to determine its value for purchase, sales, investment, mortgage, or loan purposes.

Appraisers, Real Estate spend a lot of their time Processing Information. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Oral Comprehension, Written Expression, and Inductive Reasoning. Appraisers, Real Estate are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Clerical and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Active Listening.

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Work Activities

Processing Information
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Getting Information
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  

Abilities

Near Vision
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Written Expression
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Oral Expression
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Category Flexibility
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Information Ordering
  
Far Vision
  
Visualization
  
Speech Recognition
  
Number Facility
  
Speech Clarity
  
Originality
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Selective Attention
  
Time Sharing
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Speed of Closure
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Depth Perception
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Control Precision
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Auditory Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Memorization
  
Reaction Time
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Trunk Strength
  
Response Orientation
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Night Vision
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Static Strength
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Rate Control
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Stamina
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Sound Localization
  

Interests

Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Realistic
  
Social
  
Investigative
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
English Language
  
Clerical
  
Mathematics
  
Education and Training
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Building and Construction
  
Administration and Management
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Law and Government
  
Geography
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Design
  
Communications and Media
  
Transportation
  
Production and Processing
  
Psychology
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Telecommunications
  
History and Archeology
  
Mechanical
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Physics
  
Biology
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Chemistry
  
Foreign Language
  
Food Production
  

Wages

Nevada
$79,150  
 
California
$67,700  
 
Connecticut
$65,730  
 
Alaska
$64,920  
 
New Jersey
$63,100  
 
Washington
$61,420  
 
Hawaii
$58,090  
 
New Hampshire
$57,370  
 
New York
$57,300  
 
Delaware
$55,440  
 
Oregon
$53,480  
 
Massachusetts
$53,310  
 
Rhode Island
$52,820  
 
Colorado
$50,360  
 
Illinois
$50,340  
 
Wisconsin
$50,210  
 
Maine
$49,820  
 
Minnesota
$49,760  
 
Arizona
$49,560  
 
Virginia
$49,410  
 
Michigan
$48,900  
 
Iowa
$48,150  
 
Texas
$48,010  
 
Wyoming
$47,990  
 
Maryland
$47,950  
 
Utah
$47,740  
 
Ohio
$47,210  
 
Kentucky
$45,870  
 
Florida
$45,420  
 
Tennessee
$45,390  
 
North Carolina
$45,300  
 
Kansas
$44,000  
 
North Dakota
$42,570  
 
Pennsylvania
$41,970  
 
Missouri
$41,970  
 
Montana
$41,960  
 
Georgia
$41,420  
 
South Carolina
$40,300  
 
Idaho
$40,030  
 
New Mexico
$37,890  
 
Nebraska
$37,550  
 
South Dakota
$37,150  
 
Vermont
$36,700  
 
West Virginia
$35,830  
 
Indiana
$35,770  
 
Oklahoma
$35,320  
 
Mississippi
$35,080  
 
Louisiana
$32,010  
 
Arkansas
$29,760  
 
Puerto Rico
$27,220  
 

Skills

Critical Thinking
  
Active Listening
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Writing
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Speaking
  
Mathematics
  
Active Learning
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Time Management
  
Coordination
  
Monitoring
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Systems Analysis
  
Persuasion
  
Service Orientation
  
Negotiation
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Instructing
  
Science
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Learning Strategies
  
Operation and Control
  
Operations Analysis
  
Troubleshooting
  

Work Values

Independence
  
Support
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Relationships
  

Work Styles

Integrity
  
Dependability
  
Attention to Detail
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Initiative
  
Independence
  
Self Control
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Cooperation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Persistence
  
Concern for Others
  
Leadership
  
Innovation
  
Social Orientation
  

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Work Context

Telephone
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Contact With Others
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Level of Competition
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Physical Proximity
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Degree of Automation
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Consequence of Error
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Work Schedules
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Telephone
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Letters and Memos
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Letters and Memos
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Public Speaking
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
  
Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
  
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
  
Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements.
  
Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
  
Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
  
Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
  
Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
  
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
  
Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
  
Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
  
Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
  
Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.
  
Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
  
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
  
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
  
Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements.
  
Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
  
Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
  
Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
  
Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
  
Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
  
Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
  
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
  
Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.
  
Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
  
Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
  
Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
  
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
  
Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
  
Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
  
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
  
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
  
Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.
  
Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
  
Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
  
Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
  
Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
  
Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements.
  
Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
  
Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
  
Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
  
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
  
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.
  
Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
  
Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
  
Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
  
Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
  
Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
  
Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.
  
Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements.
  
Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
  
Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
  
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
  
Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
  
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
  
Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
  
Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
  
Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.
  
Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
  
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
  
Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
  
Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
  
Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
  
Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements.
  
Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
  
Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
  
Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
  
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
  
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
  
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
  
Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
  
Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
  
Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements.
  
Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
  
Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
  
Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
  
Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
  
Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.
  
Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
  
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
  
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.
  
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.
  
Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
  
Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
  
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
  
Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.
  
Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
  
Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
  
Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
  
Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
  
Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
  
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
  
Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements.
  
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.
  
Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
  
Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements.
  
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
  
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.
  
Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
  
Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
  
Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
  
Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
  
Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.
  
Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
  
Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
  
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
  
Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
  
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.
  
Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
  
Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
  
Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.
  
Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
  
Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
  
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
  
Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
  
Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
  
Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
  
Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
  
Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
  
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
  
Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements.
  
Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
  
Doctoral Degree