Real Estate Appraiser
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Appraisers and Assessors of Real EstateFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you’ll find some basic information on what it’s like to be a real estate appraiser and also details on what the wages really are and related occupations. Reading the work description might help you decide if being an appraiser is right for you. Sources of additional information on the industry are available from this site.
CareerOneStop: Appraisers and Assessors of Real EstateYou can view information on this occupation and find specific information on wages and opportunities by clicking on a selected state. Find out about employment trends, the skills, and the education needed to be a real estate appraiser. This site also connects you to a career video, related occupational profiles, and web resources.
ISeek: Appraisers and AssessorsA description of what a real estate appraiser really does is found, including classifications of different types of appraisers and licenses. Click on “work activities” to find out more about a day in the life of an appraiser, or look at “preparation” to find out what kind of education and background you would most likely need to go into this field. Plenty of information on certification for the profession is also listed.
Occupational Titles
Real Estate Appraiser
Real Estate Assessor
Property Appraiser
Accredited Academic Programs
Princeton Review: Real Estate, College MajorsThis listing of college majors might apply if you are interested in becoming a real estate appraiser. Check out the majors listed at this page, such as architectural history. You can then click on your selection to be taken to a list of colleges in the U.S. that offer your major in the area you are looking to study in. Complete contact information on web sites for these colleges can be easily accessed to find out more about the academic program.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Real Estate AppraisersFree salary information is available at this page, which combines details on median salary for a real estate appraiser, with information according to years of experience. The median salary by employer type is also displayed at the page, which has connections to further information on salary by city, by certification, industry, gender, degree, or major.
Professional Organizations
American Society of AppraisersKnown as an international society of professional evaluators, this organization offers education, publications, and discussion forums for people interested in the field.
National Association of Independent Fee AppraisersEvery state has its own unique regulatory requirements for fee appraisers. This site hosts links to real estate regulatory boards, as well as licensing and certification requirements that you should become familiar with if you are interested in this career.
National Association of Real Estate AppraisersIf you are a student interested in becoming a real estate appraiser or just starting out in the business, you might be interested in what this organization has to offer. Benefits include a networking system for real estate appraisers, business referrals, listing in the membership directory, and appraiser valuation guides. The organization hosts educational seminars and connects you to appraiser links across the Internet. You can learn about official designations, including Certified Real Estate Appraiser, Certified Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, Registered Trainee Appraiser, and Registered Professional Member.
The Appraisal InstituteCommonly asked questions about appraisers are answered at this organization’s web site, which provides a certification program for appraisers, education, and scholarships. Non-members can access the table of contents of the Appraisal Journal to learn more about the profession and find help with research.
Job Opportunity Sources
American Society of Appraisers: Job BankEnter the Job Seekers link to find resources if you are ready to take the next step towards this career. You can perform a quick job search, browse all jobs, or create a job agent to return listings to you on a regular basis.
Appraisal InstituteClick on the job titles here for a full listing of positions, which can be sorted by location. Residential appraiser, certified appraisers, trainees, and commercial appraisal jobs are all available.
Licensing & Certification
ISeek: Certifications, Appraiser and Assessors of Real EstateAt this site, you’ll find links to 17 certifications related to a career as a real estate appraiser. Click on the certification you are interested in to be brought to further information on what is required and the certifying organization.
National Association of Independent Fee AppraisersReal estate appraiser regulatory board contacts are listed at this page, organized by each state. You will find complete contact information, as well as connections to their related web sites.
The Appraisal FoundationThis organization is authorized as an official source of appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications. If you want to know how to become an appraiser, click on the Quick Link at the upper right-hand corner, or look at the updates for the National Uniform Examination.
Publications
The Appraisal Foundation: Free BrochuresThe free documents at this site include basic information to students who are considering entering the field of real estate appraisal, a guide to understanding qualifications criteria, and a guide to help appraisers and their clients understand the important role and activities of an appraiser. You can also subscribe to an e-newsletter of the organization.
Online Forums & Blogs
Appraisers ForumThis is a very active community, with thousands of posts and threads for discussion about real estate appraisal. A general discussion is followed by threads about the appraisal process, commercial and industrial appraisal, education, running your own appraisal business, a journal blog, and links to separate state forums for specific discussions about becoming an appraiser in your home state.
Career Videos
CollegeGrad.comThe person who needs to do the research and inspect home properties is described at this page, as well as some things the appraiser needs to consider to develop a clear report and value. You’ll find out about the different types of opportunities and jobs, as well as the types of courses that might be useful for you take in college. State licensing examination is also introduced.
