Business Property Appraiser

On the job, you would:

• Write descriptions of the property being appraised.
• 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.
• Calculate the value of property based on comparisons to recent sales, estimated cost to reproduce, and anticipated property income streams.
• Locate and record data on sales of comparable property using specialized software, internet searches, or personal records.
• Write and submit appraisal reports for property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment.