Occupation

Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

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

Also Known As: Appraiser, Appraiser Analyst, Certified Commercial Appraiser, Commercial Appraiser, Commercial Property Appraiser, Estate Appraiser, Gemologist, Industrial Appraiser +14 more

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Education & Training

Job Zone 4 Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Technology & Tools

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Software (20)

  • Ascend Property Assessment
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  • Mass appraisal records system MARS
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  • WinEstimator WinEst
  • WinGap
  • Word processing software

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