What does a Property Appraiser do?

According to people in this career, the main tasks are...

TaskImportance
Write descriptions of the property being appraised.
98%
Determine the appropriate type of valuation to make, such as fair market, replacement, or liquidation, based on the needs of the property owner.
98%
Document physical characteristics of property such as measurements, quality, and design.
96%
Calculate the value of property based on comparisons to recent sales, estimated cost to reproduce, and anticipated property income streams.
96%
Locate and record data on sales of comparable property using specialized software, internet searches, or personal records.
94%
Write and submit appraisal reports for property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment.
94%
Inspect personal or business property.
90%
Create and maintain a database of completed appraisals.
87%
Take photographs of property.
85%
Verify that property matches legal descriptions or certifications.
81%
Update appraisals when property has been improved, damaged, or has otherwise changed.
79%
Recommend loan amounts based on the value of property being used as collateral.
74%
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of tangible property.
69%
Forecast the value of property.
64%